Computer Engineering at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in computer engineering earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State 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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| 98 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $105,527 | $112,320 | #72 | $79,276 |
| 99 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $105,525 | $118,480 | #43 | $70,904 |
| 100 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $104,785 | $111,359 | #78 | $75,282 |
| 101 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $104,627 | $110,317 | #83 | $83,934 |
| 102 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $104,394 | $94,992 | #148 | $66,266 |
| 103 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $103,934 | $107,420 | #99 | $82,398 |
| 104 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $103,896 | $94,539 | #150 | $75,101 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $83,934 one year after graduating and $104,627 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Michigan State University ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.