# Valparaiso University: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Valparaiso, IN. IPEDS 152600, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/valparaiso-university/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,484
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $96,079 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (5 colleges, $96,079): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,709

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $96,079 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,043 | $45,828 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,055 | $50,028 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $15,279 | $63,408 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $22,311 | $92,591 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,780 | $102,837 | 1.7 years |

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

## Computer Engineering at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $121,462 | $23,000 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $109,164 | $24,834 | $42,513 | 78% |
| Valparaiso University | $96,079 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $95,884 | $27,000 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Trine University | $79,824 | not reported | $25,355 | 64% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage $133,860 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $98,350 IN, $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, $105,920 IN, $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, $155,810 IN, $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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