Computer Engineering at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates in computer engineering earn 3% 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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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| 92 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $106,431 | $113,282 | #69 | $79,244 |
| 93 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $105,920 | $120,228 | #38 | $83,909 |
| 94 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $105,871 | $107,640 | #97 | $81,226 |
| 95 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $105,834 | $115,612 | #55 | $74,085 |
| 96 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $105,753 | $111,239 | #79 | $79,182 |
| 97 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $105,527 | $108,431 | #91 | $79,276 |
| 98 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $105,527 | $112,320 | #72 | $79,276 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,085 one year after graduating and $105,834 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.