Best Schools for Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering graduates earn a median of $109,971 within four years of graduating, ranking #9 out of 283 tracked majors — 76% above the median across all fields. There are 205 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 9,760 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of California-Los Angeles graduates earn $228,705 while Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale graduates earn $51,222 — a $177,483 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Computer Engineering graduates see an average 0% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.