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Computer Engineering in North Carolina

Computer Engineering Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in North Carolina

There are 85,000 people in the state and 2,421,980 people in the nation working in CE jobs.

Computer Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, CE grads earn an average of $131,455. Nationwide, they make an average of $143,723.

Computer Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 5 colleges in North Carolina offering CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,866 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 40% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Duke University

Durham

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,497 in their first year after graduation. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,953 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,098 a year. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,602 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Computer Engineering Careers in NC

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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