Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Michigan Technological University graduates in computer engineering earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan Technological 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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| 156 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $93,816 | $100,116 | #129 | $68,597 |
| 157 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $93,797 | $85,349 | #178 | — |
| 158 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $93,626 | $99,913 | #130 | $67,949 |
| 159 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | $93,557 | $98,645 | #137 | $77,465 |
| 160 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $93,410 | $99,423 | #135 | $61,553 |
| 161 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $92,878 | $96,224 | #146 | $76,558 |
| 162 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $92,615 | $94,162 | #151 | $85,619 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan Technological University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,465 one year after graduating and $93,557 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan Technological University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Michigan Technological University ranks #159 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Michigan Technological University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less 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.