Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 14.09

$103,123Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$159,855Median earnings 4 years after
$136,097Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
396Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $103,123 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 $20,500, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
$81,252$26,000
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$71,841$20,770
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$71,148$19,250
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 Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $103,123 one year after graduation and $136,097 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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