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Computer Engineering at Western Piedmont Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, consider the program at Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College is in Morganton, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 computer engineering graduations were recorded at Western Piedmont Community College.
Studying Online at Western Piedmont Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Piedmont Community College. Of 1,813 students, 422 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 27% women (3) and 73% men (8).
Computer Engineering Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Of the 2 associate’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Western Piedmont Community College, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Computer Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College, above the national average of 48%.*
*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 Western Piedmont Community College
The Computer Engineering program at Western Piedmont Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technology | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at Western Piedmont Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Engineering graduates, 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
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