Computer Engineering at Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Clarkson University graduates in computer engineering earn 1% less 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 Clarkson 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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| 82 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $109,151 | $110,975 | #81 | $78,714 |
| 83 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $109,116 | $120,993 | #35 | $73,982 |
| 84 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $109,054 | $116,074 | #52 | $83,660 |
| 85 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $107,790 | $102,594 | #124 | $80,942 |
| 86 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $107,771 | $112,141 | #75 | $76,187 |
| 87 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $107,283 | $109,075 | #86 | $80,438 |
| 88 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $107,193 | $97,539 | #143 | $65,049 |
Other Majors at Clarkson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $103,132 | $79,744 | #148 of 349 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,750 | $77,940 | #145 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $93,614 | $75,887 | #104 of 158 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,152 | $65,887 | #42 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,132 | $60,594 | #91 of 796 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $91,066 | $71,783 | #49 of 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,286 | $73,168 | #179 of 318 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $88,793 | $74,407 | #19 of 33 |
| Civil Engineering | $82,387 | $70,136 | #156 of 233 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $77,891 | $67,308 | #35 of 46 |
| Biology | $77,791 | $39,807 | #34 of 841 |
| Psychology | $73,359 | — | #16 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $41,745 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $37,753 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clarkson University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $80,942 one year after graduating and $107,790 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clarkson University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Clarkson University ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Clarkson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% 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.