Computer Engineering at Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Clemson University graduates in computer engineering earn 6% 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 Clemson 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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| 105 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $103,360 | $107,551 | #98 | $78,333 |
| 106 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $103,253 | $108,868 | #87 | $80,746 |
| 107 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $103,054 | $106,682 | #102 | $77,455 |
| 108 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $102,762 | $113,947 | #64 | $77,672 |
| 109 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $102,691 | $100,893 | #128 | $71,148 |
| 110 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $102,575 | $93,337 | #153 | $58,835 |
| 111 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $102,273 | $109,141 | #85 | $83,489 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clemson University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,672 one year after graduating and $102,762 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clemson University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Clemson University ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Clemson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,179.
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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.