Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL

CIP 14.09

$71,841Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,494Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,770Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $71,841 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 $20,770, about 29% 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
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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville make?

The median salary is $71,841 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,770.

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