Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Mississippi State University graduates in computer engineering earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mississippi 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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| 179 | DeVry University-Ohio Columbus, OH | $86,645 | $92,463 | #155 | — |
| 180 | DeVry University-Texas Irving, TX | $86,645 | $88,093 | #168 | — |
| 181 | DeVry University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $86,645 | $78,898 | #186 | — |
| 182 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $85,275 | $103,465 | #118 | $72,529 |
| 183 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $85,056 | $83,567 | #181 | — |
| 184 | Trine University Angola, IN | $79,824 | $85,636 | #177 | $67,500 |
| 185 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $79,710 | $81,042 | #183 | $63,751 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi State University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,529 one year after graduating and $85,275 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi State University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Mississippi State University ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #118 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Mississippi State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.