by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of computer engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,274 master's degrees in computer engineering during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The ce master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality ce program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer engineering students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer engineering.
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer engineering. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer engineering has to check out Villanova University. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Computer Engineering master's degree recipients from Villanova University get an earnings boost of about $7,142 over the typical income of computer engineering graduates.
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Columbia University in the City of New York is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in computer engineering. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer engineering from Columbia University in the City of New York
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in computer engineering has to look into New York University. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer engineering from New York University
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the ce program report average early career earnings of $113,602.
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Stevens is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hoboken.
Those computer engineering students who get their master's degree from Stevens Institute of Technology earn $9,394 more than the average ce student.
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RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a master’s in computer engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology
Located in the large city of Newark, NJIT is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology
Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer engineering from Stony Brook University
UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.
Students who graduate with their master's from the ce program report average early career income of $95,648.
More information about a master’s in computer engineering from University of DelawareExplore the best computer engineering colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 511 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 306 |
| Maryland | 193 | 10 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 146 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 5 |
| Delaware | 109 | 26 |
Computer Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Engineering | 959 |
| Software Engineering | 315 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,147 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,548 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,143 |
| General Engineering | 916 |
| Systems Engineering | 776 |
| Civil Engineering | 727 |
| Chemical Engineering | 588 |
| Operations Research | 580 |
| Industrial Engineering | 533 |
| Robotics Engineering | 269 |