Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,537 | $33,651 to $53,469 | 6 | 50% |
| Associate's Degree | $56,387 | $50,525 to $62,939 | 15 | 93% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,501 | $71,378 to $86,828 | 31 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +2% (2024 to 2034), about 148,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $133,080 | +15.8% | 115,200 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $102,610 | +10% | 14,000 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,180 | +0.6% | 8,400 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,390 | +1.5% | 5,700 |
| Computer Programmers | $98,670 | -6% | 5,500 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.