U.S. median for this major: $106,788.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 30% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Computer Engineering at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Computer Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | $128,140 | $22,562 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 2 | Florida State University | $114,802 | $23,346 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 3 | University of South Florida | $109,054 | $27,250 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 4 | University of Central Florida | $106,680 | $23,000 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 5 | Florida Institute of Technology | $106,431 | $25,125 | $35,639 | 64% |
| 6 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | $105,527 | $26,146 | $41,272 | 67% |
| 7 | Florida International University | $101,224 | $18,948 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 8 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $98,650 | $25,000 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 9 | Florida Polytechnic University | $92,109 | — | $11,853 | 55% |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic University | $90,664 | $26,750 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 11 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdalebachelor's & associate | $51,222 | $48,442 | $30,498 | 61% |
6 more Florida colleges offer Computer Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Computer Engineering graduates
Computer hardware engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Software Developers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
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FAU Computer Engineering questions
How much do FAU Computer Engineering graduates earn?
Computer Engineering graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $90,664 four years after graduating and $72,029 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Engineering graduates across 180 colleges is $106,788.
How much debt do FAU Computer Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $26,750, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,500.
Where does FAU rank for Computer Engineering in Florida?
Of 11 Florida colleges reporting Computer Engineering graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 10th. The highest is University of Florida at $128,140.
What jobs do Computer Engineering graduates get?
A common career is computer hardware engineer, with a median wage of $135,220 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $161,740 nationally. Others include software developers and architectural and engineering managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Computer Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/computer-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).