Sacramento State Computer Engineering Degree, Major and Program Information

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks. Find colleges offering computer engineering degree.

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Engineering Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Read more about engineering managers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA
- Total Employment: 1,390
- Average Annual Salary: $118,650
- Average Hourly Rate: $57.04
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 184,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 195,400
- Percent Job Growth: 11.30%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Job Description
Develop, 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. Read more about computer applications engineer in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA
- Total Employment: 3,410
- Average Annual Salary: $81,950
- Average Hourly Rate: $39.40
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 514,800
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 689,900
- Percent Job Growth: 175.10%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
Job Description
Research, 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. Read more about computer systems engineer in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA
- Total Employment: 2,700
- Average Annual Salary: $87,450
- Average Hourly Rate: $42.05
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 394,800
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 515,000
- Percent Job Growth: 120.20%
Computer Hardware Engineers
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Research, 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. Read more about computer hardware engineers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 74,700
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 77,500
- Percent Job Growth: 2.80%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
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Teach 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. Read more about postsecondary engineering teachers in our career profile section.

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Computer Engineering

	Total	Bachelor	Master
Overall
All Students	23	21	2

By Gender
Male	21	20	1
Female	2	1	1

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-	-	-
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	1	1	-
Asian	5	5	-
Hispanic	-	-	-
White	9	8	1
Unknown	8	7	1

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in California

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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

One Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 56

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

California State University - Chico

First and Normal Sts
Chico, CA 95929

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 34

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small City
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

California State University - Fresno

5241 N Maple Ave
Fresno, CA 93740

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 17

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

California State University - Fullerton

800 N State College Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 4

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Midsized 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

California State University - Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90840

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 112

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

California State University - Northridge

18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 33

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

San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92182

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 32

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

San Francisco State University

1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3

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

San Jose State University

1 Washington Sq
San Jose, CA 95192

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 150

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

University of California - Davis

One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 48

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

University of California - Irvine

Address Not Available
Irvine, CA 92697

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 56

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

University of California - Los Angeles

405 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 41

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

University of California - Merced

5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343

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

University of California - Riverside

900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 28

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
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

University of California - San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 40

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

University of California - Santa Barbara

Address Not Available
Santa Barbara, CA 93106

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 41

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

University of California - Santa Cruz

1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 40

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Small 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

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in California

4 Year Programs

Santa Clara University

500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 43

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

Silicon Valley University

2160 Lundy Avenue, Suite 110
San Jose, CA 95131

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Other Technology-Related Schools

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