Computer Engineering at University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
University of California-Riverside graduates in computer engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Riverside 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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| 85 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $107,790 | $102,594 | #124 | $80,942 |
| 86 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $107,771 | $112,141 | #75 | $76,187 |
| 87 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $107,283 | $109,075 | #86 | $80,438 |
| 88 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $107,193 | $97,539 | #143 | $65,049 |
| 89 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $107,133 | $102,335 | #125 | $77,792 |
| 90 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $106,897 | $123,741 | #30 | $78,915 |
| 91 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $106,680 | $113,547 | #67 | $76,819 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Riverside computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,049 one year after graduating and $107,193 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Riverside rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, University of California-Riverside ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #143 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at University of California-Riverside worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,083.
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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.