Computer Engineering Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in Illinois
In this state, there are 80,940 people employed in jobs related to a CE degree, compared to 2,421,980 nationwide.
Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in Illinois
CE grads earn an average of $129,555 in the state and $143,723 nationwide.
Most Popular Computer Engineering Programs in IL
There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer CE degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,188 a year. About 43% of those who apply are admitted. 65% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
Computer Engineering Careers in IL
Some of the careers CE majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 14% | $76,447 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 11% | $63,909 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9% | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 8% | $89,263 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | 6% | $117,478 |
| Database Architects | 4% | $148,480 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 4% | $117,424 |
| Computer Network Architects | 0% | $63,411 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | -2% | $80,062 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | -2% | $79,889 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to CE.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
| General Engineering | 13,411 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,939 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9,596 |
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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