Master’s Degrees in Computer Engineering
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Education Levels of CE Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,890 people earned their master's degree in ce. This earns it the #39 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ce at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,890 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 424 |
| Graduate Certificate | 116 |
Earnings of CE Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ce is $96,204. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $86,326 to a high of $112,424.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in ce is $38,278. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,275.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in ce. About 72.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,817 |
| Women | 1,073 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ce master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 477 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 190 |
| White | 780 |
| International Students | 2,232 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 122 |
Most Popular CE Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 156 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ce. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northeastern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ce majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 619 people received their master's degree in ce from Northeastern. About 43% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jose State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ce. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 511 people received their master's degree in ce from San Jose State. Of these students, 44% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ce. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 329 people received their master's degree in ce from NYU. Of these students, 16% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ce majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their master's degree in ce from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 33% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Clara University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ce. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in ce from SCU. About 37% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ce majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in ce from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 32% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ce. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in ce from NC State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ce. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in ce from Texas A&M College Station. About 23% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ce. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in ce from U-M. Of these students, 19% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ce. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,408 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in ce from Stevens. About 16% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ce. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in ce from Harvard. Of these students, 28% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ce majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in ce from Cal State Fullerton. About 27% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ce. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in ce from UC Irvine. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ce. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in ce from UCSD. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ce. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in ce from Ohio State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Syracuse University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ce. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in ce from Syracuse. About 7% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ce. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in ce from Virginia Tech. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
George Mason University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ce. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in ce from GMU. Of these students, 18% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 2,056 | |
| 1,731 | |
| 66 | |
| 37 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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