by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in ce.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UCSD is in the top 1% of the country for ce students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in computer engineering. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 82 students received their master’s degree in ce from UCSD. This makes it the #15 most popular school for ce master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ce in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ce students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSD is $96,256. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $78,964 for all ce bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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Of the 167 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from UCSD in 2021-2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UCSD does not offer an online option for its ce bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSD Online Learning page.
Of the 42 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Engineering from UCSD in 2021-2022, 95% were men and 5% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ce majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 340 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 239 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 238 |
| Civil Engineering | 187 |
| Chemical Engineering | 166 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.