Entry-Level Computer Engineering
Basic statistics every computer engineer needs to know.
Statistics for Entry-Level Computer Engineering Jobs
There is a lot of information computer engineers need when they start looking for entry-level computer engineering jobs. The following are important statistics to understand when you start searching for your first entry-level computer engineering job.
What do Computer Engineers Do?
Computer engineers design, build and maintain infrastructure projects and systems for both the public and private sectors. Computer engineering projects include roads, bridges, dams, water, wastewater and stormwater systems, tunnels, airports, and buildings.
The computer engineering discipline covers many subdisciplines such as transportation engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering. These subdisciplines of computer engineering are achieved through advanced degree programs.
How many Computer Engineers are there?
Currently there are 71,100 computer engineers working in the United States of America. This represents 4% of the total engineers working in the United States.
Number of Computer Engineers in the United States
Computer engineering is a medium sized engineering discipline. This means specific entry-level computer engineering jobs can be found in many different cities but may not be available in every city.
Are Advanced Degrees Required?
Most engineers struggle with the decision on pursuing an advanced degree. For entry-level engineering jobs, the more technical the job is, the higher the chance it will require an advanced degree.
To understand how many computer engineers go on to get advanced degrees, reference the table below.
Computer Engineering - Advanced Degrees
Based on the data, 42% (2,063/4,881) of computer engineering students go on to get a master’s degree and approximately 5% (251/4,881) pursue a doctoral degree in a given year. For a master’s degree and doctoral degree, this is below the average.
Inside an engineering discipline, some jobs can require an advanced degree while others do not. The only true way to know if you will need an advanced degree for the entry-level computer engineering job you want, is to look at job postings. If all of the jobs you are interested in require an advanced degree, it means you need to go and get one.
Entry-Level Computer Engineering Jobs Created
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the future job growth for each field of engineering. Based on the data, there will be 1,100 jobs created in Computer Engineering over the next 10-years.
It can be assumed that the job growth is in entry-level jobs. This is due to the actual creation of entry-level jobs, or creation of higher-level jobs that are filled with the existing workforce opening up entry-level positions.
Entry-Level Computer Engineering Job Growth
Based on the new job growth as a percentage of the existing job market, the projected yearly growth is 1.5% for entry-level computer engineering jobs. The average growth rate for all entry-level engineering jobs is 4.1% per year.
Job growth for computer engineering is below average compared to engineering as a whole. Higher job growth in an industry is attractive because it equates to more opportunities in that field in the future.
Competition Index For Entry-Level
Computer Engineering Jobs
At the Job Formula, we like to calculate the competition index for different types of engineering jobs. To do this, we divide the total number of graduates in a discipline by the total number of jobs available in that discipline. This calculation shows how many graduates there are for each available job.
The lower the competition index the better. A competition index of one (1) means that there is one graduate for every one job.
The competition index for entry-level computer engineering jobs is 2.2. This is greatly above the competition index for the average engineering discipline of 1.5.
Competition for Computer Engineering Jobs
We calculate the competition index to give graduate engineers an idea of the type of competition they will face when they start looking for their first job.
Based on the calculated competition index, entry-level computer engineering jobs are some of the most competitive jobs in the engineering field.
Please note that competition will vary inside an engineering field based on the type of industry, the location and how attractive a job is.
Industries for Entry-Level Computer Engineers
Computer Engineering is a diverse degree which means you can work in many different industries. The follow are the top five industries that hire computer engineers.
Computer Engineering Industries
The percent of total employment means out of all computer engineers, how many are working in that one industry.
If you are looking for an entry-level computer engineering job, these are the best industries to start with.
Entry-Level Computer Engineering Job Salary
The average entry-level computer engineering salary is shown below. Additionally, the average computer engineering salary, the bottom 10% and top 10% salaries are shown.
Entry-Level Computer Engineering Salary
Entry-level computer engineering salaries are above the industry average for entry-level salaries.
At Job Formula, we preach enjoying your job over seeking out a high salary. If you enjoy your job, you are more likely to move up in the position. The Top 10% of any engineering degree field is higher than the mean annual salary. So find a job you like and try to move toward that top 10%.
Resources for Entry-Level Computer Engineers
The formula we have been taught since we were small children is just not true. Getting a college degree does not guarantee you a great job. If the formula worked, over 49% of college graduates would not report that they found it hard or extremely hard to find their first job.
Universities are failing engineering students because they are not training them on how to go from getting a degree to getting an entry-level engineering job.
The Job Formula will help you learn what you need to learn to get hired! See our free resources below to get started.
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*The information on this page was pulled together from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other various resources. The information is intended for education purposes only.