(UC Santa Cruz) Computer Engineering Degree, Program Information at University of California

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.
Salary and Wages
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
- Total Employment: 90
- Average Annual Salary: $139,860
- Average Hourly Rate: $67.24
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 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.
Salary and Wages
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
- Total Employment: 260
- Average Annual Salary: $80,710
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.80
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 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.
Salary and Wages
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
- Total Employment: 250
- Average Annual Salary: $100,510
- Average Hourly Rate: $48.32
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 Description
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.
Salary and Wages
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Annual Salary: $103,120
- Average Hourly Rate: $49.58
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 Description
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.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Speech Recognition

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Computer Engineering

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Overall
All Students	48	25	15	8

By Gender
Male	39	23	11	5
Female	9	2	4	3

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	15	-	7	8
American Indian	-	-	-	-
Black	1	1	-	-
Asian	14	11	3	-
Hispanic	2	2	-	-
White	12	8	4	-
Unknown	4	3	1	-

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in California

4 Year Programs

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

Address Not Available
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

California State University - Chico

First and Normal Sts
Chico, CA 95929

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18

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: 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

California State University - Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90840

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

California State University - Northridge

18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 24

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

California State University - Sacramento

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

San Diego State University

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

San Francisco State University

1600 Holloway Ave
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

San Jose State University

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

University of California - Davis

One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

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

University of California - Irvine

Address Not Available
Irvine, CA 92697

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

University of California - Los Angeles

405 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

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: 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

University of California - San Diego

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

University of California - Santa Barbara

Address Not Available
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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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: 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

Silicon Valley University

2160 Lundy Avenue, Suite 110
San Jose, CA 95131

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Other Technology-Related Schools

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