Compare 42 Computer Engineering. programs in the West. Average earnings: $96,533.
Computer Engineering programs produce graduates earning between $95,341 and $168,957—a $74K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 42 ranked programs in the West, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Computer Engineering program leads with graduates earning $168,957, well above the regional average of $96,533. Santa Clara University follows at $159,782, while UCLA's program produces $128,131 despite its 9% acceptance rate—proving that selectivity doesn't guarantee top earnings outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Washington graduates borrow $14,615 and face just a 1.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Brigham Young University leads with a 2.9% family burden, demonstrating that the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $168,957
Strong outcomes ($127,592) with 69% acceptance
1.4% payment burden | Excellent
2.9% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $168,957 | 38 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $159,782 | 77 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | Good |
| #3 | $128,131 | 74 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Excellent | |
| #4 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $127,592 | 65 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #5 | $127,047 | 276 | $15,000 | Excellent | $20,820 | Excellent | |
| #6 | $126,160 | 124 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Excellent | |
| #7 | $122,307 | 158 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Good | |
| #8 | $120,745 | 100 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Excellent | |
| #9 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $120,601 | 5 | $19,500 | Excellent | $50,438 | Good |
| #10 | $118,191 | 85 | $16,666 | Excellent | $28,682 | Excellent | |
| #11 | $115,102 | 42 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Good | |
| #12 | $114,658 | 55 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Excellent | |
| #13 | $102,202 | 24 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Excellent | |
| #14 | $101,927 | 45 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Excellent | |
| #15 | $101,600 | 118 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Good | |
| #16 | $100,678 | 49 | $17,500 | Excellent | $18,275 | Excellent | |
| #17 | $100,156 | 288 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Excellent | |
| #18 | $97,708 | 42 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Excellent | |
| #19 | $97,610 | 24 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Good | |
| #20 | $95,341 | 19 | $18,450 | Excellent | $13,000 | Excellent | |
| #21 | $94,641 | 64 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Excellent | |
| #22 | $94,197 | 7 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Excellent | |
| #23 | $93,970 | 36 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Excellent | |
| #24 | $93,296 | 34 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,988 | Good | |
| #25 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $91,846 | 35 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | 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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