Computer Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Irvine · Irvine, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering at University of California-Irvine earn a median of $79,812 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 $19,000, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $111,560 | $20,556 |
| 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 |
| 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 University of California-Irvine make?
The median salary is $79,812 one year after graduation and $115,244 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.