Computer Engineering at Kettering University
Flint, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Kettering University graduates in computer engineering earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kettering University 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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| 34 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $121,678 | $113,793 | #65 | $82,084 |
| 35 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $121,466 | $115,121 | #56 | $85,564 |
| 36 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $121,462 | $130,306 | #23 | $89,965 |
| 37 | Kettering University Flint, MI | $120,531 | $127,086 | #25 | $82,580 |
| 38 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $120,068 | $124,937 | #28 | — |
| 39 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $119,781 | $114,416 | #58 | $85,672 |
| 40 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $119,137 | $121,163 | #33 | $94,228 |
Other Majors at Kettering University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $109,977 | $86,360 | #33 of 258 |
| Computer Science | $106,638 | $83,751 | #130 of 349 |
| Chemical Engineering | $103,868 | $71,411 | #32 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,292 | $79,307 | #45 of 318 |
| Industrial Engineering | $86,265 | $85,105 | #85 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kettering University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $82,580 one year after graduating and $120,531 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kettering University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Kettering University ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Kettering University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,984.
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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.
