Computer Engineering at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates in computer engineering earn 15% 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus 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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| 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 |
| 163 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $92,492 | $84,162 | #180 | $49,043 |
| 164 | Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL | $92,109 | $98,038 | #140 | $65,126 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Dakota State University-Main Campus computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,558 one year after graduating and $92,878 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Dakota State University-Main Campus rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranks #161 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at North Dakota State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.