Computer Engineering at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in computer engineering earn 0% 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 University of South Carolina-Columbia 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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| 80 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $109,221 | $103,956 | #112 | $74,753 |
| 81 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | $109,164 | $117,113 | #49 | $92,123 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,982 one year after graduating and $109,116 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,675.
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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.