# University of Wisconsin-Stout: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Menomonie, WI. IPEDS 240417, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stout/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $80,493
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,440 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in WI: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (7 colleges, $97,608): -$3,168
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,348

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,440 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,966 | $50,882 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,229 | $56,743 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,164 | $61,081 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,528 | $90,610 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,028 | $102,210 | 1.8 years |

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

## Computer Engineering at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $120,068 | not reported | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $107,771 | not reported | $14,305 | 46% |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | $103,360 | $27,000 | $22,453 | 67% |
| Marquette University | $97,608 | $24,767 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $95,849 | not reported | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $95,300 | $24,500 | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $94,440 | $24,500 | $17,490 | 55% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage not reported metro, $83,670 WI, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $122,660 WI, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $142,060 WI, $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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