Computer Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 233 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in computer engineering earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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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| 30 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $124,037 | $108,865 | #88 | $89,001 |
| 31 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $123,731 | $132,040 | #21 | $83,342 |
| 32 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $123,027 | $117,096 | #50 | $90,829 |
| 33 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $122,026 | $111,116 | #80 | $86,636 |
| 34 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $121,678 | $113,793 | #65 | $82,084 |
| 35 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $121,466 | $115,121 | #56 | $85,564 |
| 36 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $121,462 | $130,306 | #23 | $89,965 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $86,636 one year after graduating and $122,026 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,929.
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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.