Master’s Degrees in Computer Engineering
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Education Levels of CE Majors
In 2020-2021, 5,020 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 | 5,020 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 386 |
| Graduate Certificate | 151 |
Earnings of CE Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in CE is $95,795. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $86,267 and the high is $113,380.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for CE students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in CE. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,541 |
| Women | 1,479 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of CE master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 418 |
| Black or African American | 91 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
| White | 743 |
| International Students | 3,451 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 137 |
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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The CE program at Northeastern University awarded 619 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 0% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 511 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at San Jose State. About 43% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The CE program at New York University awarded 329 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 260 people received their master's degree in CE from ASU - Tempe. About 24% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Santa Clara University. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,170 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 people received their master's degree in CE from SCU. About 36% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 people received their master's degree in CE from Carnegie Mellon. About 34% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The CE program at North Carolina State University awarded 137 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 people received their master's degree in CE from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 57% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The CE program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 124 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 people received their master's degree in CE from U-M. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. The CE program at Stevens Institute of Technology awarded 120 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 18% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CE. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The CE program at Harvard University awarded 90 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at Cal State Fullerton. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their master's degree in CE from UC Irvine. About 21% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 people received their master's degree in CE from UCSD. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CE. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their master's degree in CE from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 19% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The CE program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 73 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Syracuse University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CE. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 people received their master's degree in CE from Syracuse. About 14% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 23% 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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The CE program at George Mason University awarded 53 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to CE that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
| General Engineering | 2,969 |
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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