Compare 55 Computer Engineering. programs in the South. Average earnings: $86,602.
Computer Engineering programs produce graduates earning between $91,268 and $137,144—a $46K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 56 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Duke University's Computer Engineering program leads with graduates earning $137,144, followed closely by University of Virginia at $135,287. The average across all programs is $86,639, showing these top performers deliver outcomes 50% above the regional norm while challenging assumptions about program predictability.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Duke graduates borrow $13,000 and face just a 1.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, proving top programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $137,144 | 107 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Excellent |
| #2 | $135,287 | 58 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $108,499 | 98 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Good | |
| #4 | $107,350 | 179 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Good | |
| #5 | $106,200 | 187 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Good | |
| #6 | $104,901 | 141 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Good | |
| #7 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $103,783 | 27 | $21,500 | Excellent | $28,086 | Good |
| #8 | $101,060 | 95 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Excellent | |
| #9 | University Of FloridaPublic | $100,248 | 108 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Excellent |
| #10 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $99,351 | 34 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Good |
| #11 | $99,299 | 66 | $19,500 | Excellent | $26,987 | Good | |
| #12 | $98,131 | 211 | $18,000 | Excellent | $21,495 | Excellent | |
| #13 | $96,651 | 33 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Good | |
| #14 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $96,395 | 47 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Good |
| #15 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $96,247 | 30 | $24,000 | Excellent | $18,866 | Good |
| #16 | $96,155 | 56 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Excellent | |
| #17 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $94,745 | 41 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Excellent |
| #18 | $93,520 | 16 | $25,000 | Excellent | $44,122 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $93,053 | 19 | $15,650 | Excellent | $11,640 | Excellent | |
| #20 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $91,268 | 53 | $22,500 | Excellent | $30,006 | Good |
| #21 | $90,912 | 132 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Good | |
| #22 | $90,773 | 38 | $27,000 | Excellent | $29,276 | Manageable | |
| #23 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $90,398 | 60 | $20,500 | Excellent | $20,717 | Good |
| #24 | $90,188 | 67 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,809 | Good | |
| #25 | $89,519 | 110 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Excellent |
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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