U.S. median for this major: $106,788.
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Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 19% 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 $41,179. College Scorecard.
Computer Engineering at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Computer Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles | $228,705 | $14,103 | $12,548 | 93% |
| 2 | University of Southern California | $166,369 | $9,500 | $32,740 | 92% |
| 3 | Santa Clara University | $163,765 | $24,666 | $50,062 | 88% |
| 4 | University of California-San Diego | $149,139 | $18,497 | $12,470 | 86% |
| 5 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $148,950 | $20,556 | $16,665 | 86% |
| 6 | University of California-Davis | $145,422 | $12,804 | $14,741 | 86% |
| 7 | University of California-Santa Barbara | $144,703 | $14,410 | $16,109 | 83% |
| 8 | University of California-Irvine | $132,357 | $19,233 | $14,251 | 87% |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Cruz | $124,641 | $23,392 | $17,890 | 75% |
| 10 | San Diego State University | $116,842 | $16,248 | $15,364 | 76% |
| 11 | University of California-Riverside | $107,193 | $25,083 | $14,304 | 76% |
| 12 | California State University-Sacramento | $104,394 | $17,500 | $9,338 | 56% |
| 13 | California State University-Fresno | $103,896 | $30,486 | $7,000 | 57% |
| 14 | University of California-Merced | $102,575 | $19,086 | $11,983 | 69% |
| 15 | California State University-Fullerton | $101,408 | $18,500 | $6,555 | 70% |
| 16 | California State University-Northridge | $101,021 | $19,548 | $7,021 | 57% |
| 17 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $100,673 | $20,250 | $11,531 | 68% |
| 18 | California State University-Long Beach | $98,967 | $15,759 | $10,440 | 69% |
| 19 | California State University-Chico | $97,345 | — | $14,480 | 63% |
| 20 | California Baptist University | $96,506 | $27,000 | $26,285 | 62% |
| 21 | San Francisco State University | $94,129 | $20,148 | $12,278 | 50% |
| 22 | California State University-Bakersfield | $93,797 | — | $5,652 | 50% |
| 23 | California State University-San Bernardino | $92,492 | $18,096 | $4,564 | 55% |
7 more California 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 University of California-Santa Cruz, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of California-Santa Cruz
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $68,396
- Full cost breakdown · all 57 majors · overview
Related majors at University of California-Santa Cruz
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Science$123,422
- Information Technology$94,589
- Software and Media Applications—
University of California-Santa Cruz Computer Engineering questions
How much do University of California-Santa Cruz Computer Engineering graduates earn?
Computer Engineering graduates of University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median $124,641 four years after graduating and $79,969 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Engineering graduates across 180 colleges is $106,788.
How much debt do University of California-Santa Cruz Computer Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates of University of California-Santa Cruz is $23,392, about 19% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,500.
Where does University of California-Santa Cruz rank for Computer Engineering in California?
Of 23 California colleges reporting Computer Engineering graduate earnings, University of California-Santa Cruz ranks 9th. The highest is University of California-Los Angeles at $228,705.
What jobs do Computer Engineering graduates get?
A common career is computer hardware engineer, with a median wage of $169,370 in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA area and $161,740 nationally. Others include software developers and architectural and engineering managers.
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Cite this: “University of California-Santa Cruz Computer Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-santa-cruz/majors/computer-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).