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Computer Engineering Schools in North Carolina

176 CE students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Computer Engineering is the 37th most popular major out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors in North Carolina

CE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 171
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a CE major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CE majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 16.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 74.4%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in North Carolina

49,270 people in the state and 1,747,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CE.

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Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

CE grads earn an average of $105,760 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971.

#2

Duke University

Durham
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

In their early career, Duke grads earn an average salary of $77,260. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Computer Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 38% $100,560
Systems Software Developers 16% $104,710
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $108,440
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780
Computer Network Architects 8% $106,170

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CE.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Electrical Engineering 388
Biomedical Engineering 220
Mechanical Engineering 215
Civil Engineering 143
Industrial Engineering 108
Textile Engineering 93
Chemical Engineering 82
Manufacturing Engineering 38

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