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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Computer Engineering

112 Colleges in the United States
2,553 Master's Degrees
Ranked #65 in popularity, general computer engineering is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 112 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Computer Engineering ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,553 master's degrees in general computer engineering to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Computer Engineering School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Computer Engineering The general computer engineering master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Computer Engineering ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality general computer engineering program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for general computer engineering.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general computer engineering. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

16 Most Well Attended Schools for General Computer Engineering Students Working on Their Master's

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
248 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Santa Clara University is a popular option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general computer engineering. SCU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in California.

There were roughly 248 general computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
186 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#4 Best Quality In CA

San Jose State University is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in general computer engineering. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in California.

There were approximately 186 general computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State in the most recent year we have data available.

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154 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#2 Best Quality In NY

New York University is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in general computer engineering. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in New York.

There were about 154 general computer engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

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139 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Arizona State University - Tempe is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general computer engineering. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in Arizona.

There were approximately 139 general computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year.

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120 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in Texas.

There were approximately 120 general computer engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.

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101 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MI
#1 Best Quality In MI

Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in Michigan.

There were about 101 general computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year.

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97 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in North Carolina.

There were roughly 97 general computer engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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69 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in California.

There were roughly 69 general computer engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
58 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#3 Best Quality In NY

Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in New York.

There were about 58 general computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.

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58 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#1 Best Quality In OH

Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in Ohio.

There were roughly 58 general computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

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54 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in New Jersey.

There were approximately 54 general computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Stevens in the most recent data year.

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12
51 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in California.

There were about 51 general computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.

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51 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IA
#1 Best Quality In IA

Iowa State is a very large public university located in the city of Ames. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in Iowa.

There were approximately 51 general computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
49 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in Virginia.

There were roughly 49 general computer engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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15
44 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in Alabama.

There were about 44 general computer engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

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43 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In DE
#1 Best Quality In DE

Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general computer engineering in Delaware.

There were roughly 43 general computer engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Computer Engineering award.

RankCollegeLocation
17University of Massachusetts - LowellLowell, MA
18University of California - IrvineIrvine, CA
19University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
19Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
21California State University - FullertonFullerton, CA
22University of Nevada - RenoReno, NV
23Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
24Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY
25University of California - Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
25University of Virginia - Main CampusCharlottesville, VA
25Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA

General Computer Engineering by Region

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New England
Rocky Mountains
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Middle Atlantic
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Southwest
Great Lakes

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General Computer Engineering is one of 3 different types of Computer Engineering programs to choose from.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Software Engineering2,045
Computer Hardware Engineering33
Other Computer Engineering30

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