Should you pick your degree based on future salary?
After graduation, computer engineering and related studies graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $130,746, while the bottom 20% make closer to $57,354. The median grad salary is $86,596.
Computer Engineering and Related Studies graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and related studies is $62,530, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $71,752.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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