Computer Engineering at University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 243 graduates a year
University of California-Irvine graduates in computer engineering earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Irvine 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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| 19 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $135,416 | $119,248 | #40 | $99,499 |
| 20 | Boston University Boston, MA | $135,394 | $119,229 | #41 | $93,995 |
| 21 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $133,111 | $126,158 | #26 | $88,785 |
| 22 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $132,357 | $120,436 | #37 | $79,812 |
| 23 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $128,497 | $133,020 | #19 | $93,629 |
| 24 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $128,140 | $136,389 | #14 | $87,949 |
| 25 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $128,038 | $121,866 | #32 | $73,820 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Irvine computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,812 one year after graduating and $132,357 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Irvine rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, University of California-Irvine ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at University of California-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.