Computer Engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 83 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates in computer engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania 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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| 66 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $112,269 | $114,179 | #59 | $85,446 |
| 67 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $112,269 | $114,179 | #60 | $85,446 |
| 68 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA | $112,269 | $114,179 | #61 | $85,446 |
| 69 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $112,269 | $114,179 | #62 | $85,446 |
| 70 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $112,269 | $114,179 | #63 | $85,446 |
| 71 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $111,740 | $117,817 | #45 | $79,022 |
| 72 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $111,527 | $105,701 | #105 | — |
Other Computer Engineering Credentials at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $118,192 | $140,393 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $85,446 one year after graduating and $112,269 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,471.
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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.