Computer Engineering at Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Texas Tech University 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 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas Tech 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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| 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 |
| 165 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $91,394 | $86,988 | #172 | $77,463 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Tech University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $85,619 one year after graduating and $92,615 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Tech University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Texas Tech University ranks #162 by median pay four years after graduation, and #151 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Texas Tech University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.