# Washington State University: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Pullman, WA. IPEDS 236939, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-state-university/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $87,135
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $114,635 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,750 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in WA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (4 colleges, $169,570): -$54,935
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,847

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $114,635 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,074 | $30,913 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,971 | $39,203 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,519 | $50,338 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,426 | $80,522 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $24,726 | $108,053 | 1.5 years |

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

## Computer Engineering at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $169,570 | $16,127 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $169,570 | $16,127 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $169,570 | $16,127 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Washington State University | $114,635 | $21,750 | $14,971 | 61% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage not reported metro, $169,120 WA, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $166,540 WA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $189,680 WA, $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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