Computer Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates in computer engineering earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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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| 133 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $98,567 | $105,776 | #104 | $80,685 |
| 134 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $97,659 | $104,217 | #109 | $70,345 |
| 135 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $97,608 | $101,566 | #126 | $69,664 |
| 136 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $97,547 | $85,900 | #175 | $85,280 |
| 137 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $97,345 | $88,578 | #167 | — |
| 138 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $97,216 | $110,078 | #84 | $72,710 |
| 139 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $97,158 | $95,457 | #147 | $68,020 |
Other Computer Engineering Credentials at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,877 | $130,170 | — |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $85,280 one year after graduating and $97,547 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Lowell rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks #136 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at University of Massachusetts-Lowell worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,277.
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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.
