# Grand Valley State University: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Allendale, MI. IPEDS 170082, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/grand-valley-state-university/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $80,746
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $103,253 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,676 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in MI: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (7 colleges, $104,627): -$1,374
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,535

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $103,253 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,272 | $54,242 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $11,902 | $52,607 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,861 | $56,846 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,609 | $73,412 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $22,534 | $99,600 | 1.4 years |

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

## Computer Engineering at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $142,071 | $20,500 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Kettering University | $120,531 | $29,984 | $34,660 | 71% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $111,740 | $25,327 | $9,492 | 58% |
| Michigan State University | $104,627 | $24,999 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Grand Valley State University | $103,253 | $26,676 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Oakland University | $95,843 | $26,125 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Michigan Technological University | $93,557 | $27,000 | $14,182 | 68% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage $106,370 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $119,670 MI, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $107,520 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $125,570 MI, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $156,280 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $166,930 MI, $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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