Compare 34 Computer Engineering. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $89,944.
Computer Engineering programs produce graduates earning between $88,810 and $121,329—a $32K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 34 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Northeastern University's Computer Engineering program leads with graduates earning $121,329, well above the regional average of $89,944. Stevens Institute of Technology follows at $115,744, while Villanova rounds out the top three at $111,769—proving that specialized engineering programs create their own competitive landscape beyond overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY City College graduates borrow $11,990 and face just a 2.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Even Northeastern's top earners maintain excellent affordability with a 3.4% burden, showing that strong programs can deliver both outcomes and value.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $121,329 | 109 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Good |
| #2 | $115,744 | 76 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,192 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $111,769 | 32 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Good |
| #4 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $110,259 | 86 | $23,250 | Excellent | $39,000 | Good |
| #5 | $109,618 | 61 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Good | |
| #6 | $105,334 | 210 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Good | |
| #7 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $102,472 | 24 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | Manageable |
| #8 | $102,083 | 19 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Good | |
| #9 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | $101,946 | 22 | $26,000 | Excellent | $36,890 | Good |
| #10 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $99,180 | 103 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #11 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $99,098 | 54 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Excellent |
| #12 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $97,721 | 45 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Good |
| #13 | New York UniversityPrivate | $96,016 | 34 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Manageable |
| #14 | $95,541 | 144 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $94,869 | 71 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,866 | Good | |
| #16 | $94,677 | 10 | $26,814 | Excellent | $36,545 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $93,873 | 44 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Excellent |
| #18 | $93,398 | 21 | $22,250 | Excellent | $28,000 | Good | |
| #19 | $91,841 | 83 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $88,810 | 74 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Manageable | |
| #21 | University At BuffaloPublic | $88,500 | 40 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Good |
| #22 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $87,604 | 38 | $27,000 | Excellent | $62,750 | Challenging |
| #23 | $82,057 | 35 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | Challenging | |
| #24 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $81,333 | 16 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Manageable |
| #25 | $79,383 | 13 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,757 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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