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Computer Engineering in Illinois

Computer Engineering Schools in Illinois

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.

Computer Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in Illinois

CE grads earn an average of $129,555 in the state and $143,723 nationwide.

Computer Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. 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.

#6

DePaul University

Chicago

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

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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