Field of study · CIP 14.47
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Offered at 64 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 21 | $86,047 | — | $23,387 |
| Master's | 27 | $112,888 | — | — |
| Doctoral | 14 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | MA | $104,052 | — | — |
| 2 | Western Washington University | WA | $88,050 | — | $24,774 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder | CO | $87,681 | — | $15,678 |
| 4 | Rochester Institute of Technology | NY | $86,696 | — | $26,750 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University | UT | $85,398 | — | $12,500 |
| 6 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | MO | $83,707 | — | $18,736 |
| 7 | State University of New York at Oswego | NY | $83,416 | — | $26,620 |
| 8 | Wichita State University | KS | $73,755 | — | $27,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $145,037 | — | — |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $116,798 | — | — |
| 3 | Portland State University | OR | $112,888 | — | — |
| 4 | Binghamton University | NY | $100,668 | — | — |
| 5 | Rochester Institute of Technology | NY | $100,089 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Civil EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $89,879Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $104,754Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $96,217Engineering, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,855Engineering, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $92,793Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $99,147Computer EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $115,326Materials EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,394
Quick answers
- How much do electrical and computer engineering graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in electrical and computer engineering reports median earnings of $86,047. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
