Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree · California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA

CIP 14.09

$111,560Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$148,950Median earnings 4 years after
$146,406Median earnings 5 years after
$20,556Median federal debt
129Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $111,560 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $109,015 four years after graduating (middle half: $86,299–$145,170). Median debt is $20,556, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Computer Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
$103,804$24,833
University of California-Davis
Davis
$96,418$12,703
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$96,256$18,414
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$91,387$14,410
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
$79,969$23,434
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$79,812$19,000
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$79,809$17,129
San Diego State University
San Diego
$76,812$17,249
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$75,692$18,346
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$75,101$24,000
California Baptist University
Riverside
$75,087$26,800
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$70,768$20,000
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$66,266$17,500
University of California-Riverside
Riverside
$65,049$25,083
University of California-Merced
Merced
$58,835$19,003

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer Engineering graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo make?

The median salary is $111,560 one year after graduation and $146,406 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,556.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.