Computer Engineering
Engineering
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $69,873 | $69,873 to $69,873 | 7 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,510 | $95,318 to $115,117 | 202 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $132,260 | $118,843 to $151,922 | 30 | 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 +9% (2023 to 2033), about 167,700 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $132,270 | +15.8% | 115,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | +3.8% | 14,500 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $101,800 | +10% | 14,000 |
| Computer Network Architects | $129,840 | +11.9% | 11,200 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $138,080 | +7.3% | 4,700 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | +8.1% | 4,100 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
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.