Computer Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $96,256 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 $18,414, about 19% 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-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 |
Other programs at University of California-San Diego
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$146,806 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$142,225 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$122,372 - Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree
$121,264 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's degree
$117,115 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$112,996 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$112,006 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$111,009 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree
$109,337 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$100,166 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$98,870 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$98,377 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$93,148 - Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$89,651 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$89,543 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$89,022 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,687 - Biology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$80,294 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesDoctoral degree
$79,645
Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Engineering graduates from University of California-San Diego make?
The median salary is $96,256 one year after graduation and $154,498 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,414.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.