Computer Engineering at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates in computer engineering earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 11% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Virginia-Main Campus 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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| 12 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $152,422 | $133,768 | #18 | $95,847 |
| 13 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $149,139 | $135,707 | #15 | $96,256 |
| 14 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $148,950 | $135,535 | #16 | $111,560 |
| 15 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $148,175 | $134,927 | #17 | $118,232 |
| 16 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $145,422 | $132,324 | #20 | $96,418 |
| 17 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $144,703 | $131,670 | #22 | $91,387 |
| 18 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $142,071 | $149,797 | #11 | $92,501 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Virginia-Main Campus computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $118,232 one year after graduating and $148,175 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Virginia-Main Campus rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, University of Virginia-Main Campus ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at University of Virginia-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,875.
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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.