# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $86,636
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $122,026 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Computer Engineering at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | $148,175 | $16,875 | $21,565 | 96% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $122,026 | $26,000 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $118,273 | $23,813 | $23,433 | 63% |
| George Mason University | $117,942 | $26,697 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Old Dominion University | $94,542 | $23,360 | $14,638 | 46% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $139,030 VA, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $111,630 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $136,460 VA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $137,870 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $176,160 VA, $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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