Computer Engineering at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 217 graduates a year
University of California-Merced graduates in computer engineering earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Merced 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 |
| … | |||||
| 107 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $103,054 | $106,682 | #102 | $77,455 |
| 108 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $102,762 | $113,947 | #64 | $77,672 |
| 109 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $102,691 | $100,893 | #128 | $71,148 |
| 110 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $102,575 | $93,337 | #153 | $58,835 |
| 111 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $102,273 | $109,141 | #85 | $83,489 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of California-Merced by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,040 | $67,096 | #89 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,795 | $57,223 | #82 of 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $83,007 | $47,028 | #19 of 46 |
| Applied Mathematics | $82,156 | $39,138 | #29 of 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,277 | $46,378 | #424 of 1176 |
| Economics | $67,692 | $51,212 | #297 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,815 | $29,153 | #265 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,249 | $36,140 | #362 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,623 | $29,152 | #73 of 576 |
| Chemistry | $56,888 | $50,944 | #180 of 209 |
| Public Health | $56,393 | $36,555 | #115 of 215 |
| Psychology | $53,143 | $28,669 | #346 of 1027 |
| Cognitive Science | $51,147 | $32,419 | #19 of 19 |
| Sociology | $50,468 | $37,092 | #278 of 462 |
| History | $44,144 | $26,103 | #390 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Merced computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,835 one year after graduating and $102,575 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Merced rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, University of California-Merced ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #153 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at University of California-Merced worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,003.
← All data for University of California-Merced · Methodology
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.