# Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Prescott, AZ. IPEDS 104586, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-prescott/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $79,276
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $105,527 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,146 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in AZ: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (3 colleges, $112,543): -$7,016
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,261

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $105,527 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $39,171 | $171,177 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $37,924 | $165,728 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $37,346 | $163,202 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $37,587 | $164,255 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $42,834 | $187,185 | 2.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Engineering at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $112,543 | $26,972 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | $105,527 | $26,146 | $40,287 | 68% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage not reported Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, $158,280 AZ, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $125,590 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, $129,690 AZ, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $146,870 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, $167,480 AZ, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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