Computer Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in computer engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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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| 58 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $114,197 | $108,232 | #92 | $89,605 |
| 59 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $113,339 | $117,664 | #46 | — |
| 60 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $113,299 | $99,433 | #134 | $86,444 |
| 61 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $113,083 | $99,581 | #132 | $89,327 |
| 62 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $112,696 | $120,834 | #36 | $83,243 |
| 63 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $112,666 | $114,548 | #57 | $77,609 |
| 64 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $112,543 | $115,640 | #53 | $81,123 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $89,327 one year after graduating and $113,083 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #61 by median pay four years after graduation, and #132 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.