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Computer Engineering Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 154 students earned their CE degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Computer Engineering is the 50th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 141
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CE majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
  • White: 20.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 66.2%
  • Other Races: 0.6%
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Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in Virginia

81,830 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 Virginia

In this state, CE grads earn an average of $119,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,842 after graduation. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,006. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,947 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,789.

Computer Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 33% $109,740
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Systems Software Developers 15% $117,400
Computer Network Architects 11% $121,390
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $120,770
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Engineering 183
Electrical Engineering 182
Civil Engineering 166
General Engineering 117
Mechanical Engineering 90
Biomedical Engineering 52
Industrial Engineering 50
Aeronautical Engineering 49

View all majors related to Computer Engineering

View Nationwide Computer Engineering Report

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