Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 14.09

$71,148Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$102,691Median earnings 4 years after
$80,522Median earnings 5 years after
$19,250Median federal debt
57Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $71,148 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 $19,250, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$103,123$20,500
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
$81,252$26,000
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$71,841$20,770
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$68,020$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $71,148 one year after graduation and $80,522 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,250.

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