Computer Engineering
California State University - Northridge (CSUN)
Career Options For Graduates
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- Engineering Managers
- Job DescriptionPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 8,190
- Average Annual Salary: $136,880
- Average Hourly Rate: $65.81
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4,620
- Average Annual Salary: $131,370
- Average Hourly Rate: $63.16
Projections- Total Employment (2006): 187,089
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 200,669
- Percent Job Growth: 7.26%
Important Abilities- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Computer Software Engineers, Applications
- Job DescriptionDevelop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 13,610
- Average Annual Salary: $89,340
- Average Hourly Rate: $42.95
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 6,850
- Average Annual Salary: $102,300
- Average Hourly Rate: $49.19
Projections- Total Employment (2006): 506,751
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 732,510
- Percent Job Growth: 44.55%
Important Abilities- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
- Job DescriptionResearch, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 13,710
- Average Annual Salary: $99,300
- Average Hourly Rate: $47.74
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 5,960
- Average Annual Salary: $94,720
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.54
Projections- Total Employment (2006): 350,048
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 448,679
- Percent Job Growth: 28.18%
Important Abilities- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Computer Hardware Engineers
- Job DescriptionResearch, design, develop, and test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,350
- Average Annual Salary: $105,390
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.67
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,800
- Average Annual Salary: $95,590
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.96
Projections- Total Employment (2006): 78,525
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 82,137
- Percent Job Growth: 4.60%
Important Abilities- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- Job DescriptionTeach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects, such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
Computer Engineering
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24 |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20 |
| Female | 4 |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3 |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Unknown | 2 |
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 78
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Small Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- First and Normal Sts
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
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- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 5241 N Maple Ave
Fresno, CA 93740
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 14
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 1250 Bellflower Blvd
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 95
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 6000 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 19
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92182
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 43
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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San Francisco, CA 94132
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 1 Washington Sq
San Jose, CA 95192
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 138
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- One Shields Avenue
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 62
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Small Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 61
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 68
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Rural Fringe
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 21
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 64
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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Santa Barbara, CA 93106
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 39
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 48
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Small City
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- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 54
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3
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- Tenure System: No Tenure System
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 72
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
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- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
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Los Angeles, CA 90010
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- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
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- Tenure System: No Tenure System
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- Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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