Computer Engineering at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in computer engineering earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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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| 124 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $99,411 | $108,591 | #90 | $67,015 |
| 125 | Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA | $99,093 | $87,262 | #171 | $82,057 |
| 126 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $99,048 | $117,179 | #47 | $76,314 |
| 127 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $99,048 | $117,179 | #48 | $76,314 |
| 128 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $99,031 | $116,700 | #51 | $77,306 |
| 129 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $98,978 | $108,123 | #93 | $69,291 |
| 130 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $98,967 | $90,053 | #162 | $79,809 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,314 one year after graduating and $99,048 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, West Virginia University ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.