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Computer Engineering at Eastern Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, consider the program at Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Eastern Kentucky University sits in Richmond, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 computer engineering degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University.

Online Class Availability at Eastern Kentucky University

Distance learning is available at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University

Use these rankings to compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Computer Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 2
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 14
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#36 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#55 of 64

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University

Students who complete Eastern Kentucky University’s Computer Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$43,426
3 years	$47,916
4 years	$51,938
5 years	$53,592

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Engineering graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $51,938, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Engineering graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 5% women (1) and 95% men (19).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Of the 20 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 10% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at Eastern Kentucky University

The Computer Engineering program at Eastern Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Computer Engineering	20

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Eastern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,455
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.