Computer Engineering at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in computer engineering earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge Compares for Computer Engineering
All 189 colleges reporting computer engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $228,705 | $208,107 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $214,274 | $188,065 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $194,365 | $184,995 | #4 | $102,083 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $174,522 | $187,287 | #3 | $111,145 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $169,570 | $155,968 | #7 | $141,588 |
| 6 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $169,570 | $155,968 | #8 | $141,588 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $169,570 | $155,968 | #9 | $141,588 |
| 8 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $166,369 | $151,385 | #10 | — |
| 9 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $163,765 | $149,015 | #12 | $103,804 |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $159,855 | $157,056 | #6 | $103,123 |
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| 112 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $101,408 | $92,275 | #156 | $55,093 |
| 113 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $101,279 | $113,712 | #66 | $72,820 |
| 114 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $101,224 | $107,740 | #94 | $75,210 |
| 115 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $101,021 | $91,922 | #158 | $75,692 |
| 116 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $100,975 | $99,450 | #133 | $80,029 |
| 117 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $100,673 | $91,606 | #160 | $70,768 |
| 118 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $100,454 | $91,402 | #161 | $65,003 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,692 one year after graduating and $101,021 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #158 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,346.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.