# University of South Carolina-Columbia: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 218663, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,982
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $109,116 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,328

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $109,116 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,634 | $52,178 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $14,953 | $61,756 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $19,859 | $82,018 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $24,478 | $101,094 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $28,125 | $116,156 | 1.5 years |

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

## Computer Engineering at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $109,116 | $27,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Clemson University | $102,762 | $26,955 | $22,253 | 87% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage $129,830 Columbia, SC, $125,110 SC, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $123,380 Columbia, SC, $129,450 SC, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $162,260 Columbia, SC, $169,040 SC, $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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