Computer Engineering at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
University of Houston graduates in computer engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 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 |
| 87 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $107,283 | $109,075 | #86 | $80,438 |
| 88 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $107,193 | $97,539 | #143 | $65,049 |
| 89 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $107,133 | $102,335 | #125 | $77,792 |
| 90 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $106,897 | $123,741 | #30 | $78,915 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $80,438 one year after graduating and $107,283 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, University of Houston ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,582.
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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.