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Computer Engineering at University of Houston

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, consider the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Houston is in Houston, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 42 computer engineering graduations were recorded at University of Houston.

Studying Online at University of Houston

Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of Houston

Rankings can help you compare University of Houston’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#2 of 6
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 6
Best Value	Texas	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#11 of 64
Best Value	Nationwide	#45 of 63

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of Houston

Graduates of University of Houston’s Computer Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,917
2 years	$46,087
3 years	$57,630
4 years	$73,327
5 years	$71,648

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $73,327, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of Houston stands at $21,919.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at University of Houston, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at University of Houston are 14% women (6) and 86% men (36).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston

Among the 42 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at University of Houston, 14% were women (6) and 86% were men (36).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	2
Asian	14
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 90% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above 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 University of Houston

This Computer Engineering program at University of Houston includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer Engineering Technology	42

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at University of Houston work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.