# Loyola University Chicago: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 146719, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/loyola-university-chicago/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,020
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $97,158 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in IL: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (6 colleges, $99,924): -$2,766
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,630

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $97,158 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,992 | $119,157 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $28,663 | $117,805 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $32,432 | $133,296 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $36,853 | $151,466 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $42,346 | $174,042 | 2.8 years |

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

## Computer Engineering at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $159,855 | $20,500 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $114,930 | $26,500 | $18,425 | 75% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $102,691 | $22,000 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $97,158 | $25,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $94,494 | $23,125 | $14,889 | 57% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $85,056 | $24,500 | $13,297 | 62% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage $133,860 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $133,220 IL, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $134,380 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $132,110 IL, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $163,430 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $163,610 IL, $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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