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Computer Engineering Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Computer Engineering but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Computer Engineering but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Computer Engineering majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Computer Engineering majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Engineering majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 112,000 |
| 8 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 92,800 |
| 6 | Computer Programmers | 90,700 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Engineers, nec | 108,000 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 125,000 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 118,000 |
| 2 | Computer Support Specialists | 66,700 |
| 2 | Computer Hardware Engineers | 100,000 |
| 1 | Management Analysts | 107,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Computer Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Engineering majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 148,000 |
| 8 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 132,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 161,000 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 171,000 |
| 5 | Computer Programmers | 134,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Engineers, nec | 147,000 |
| 2 | Computer Support Specialists | 125,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 265,000 |
| 2 | Computer Hardware Engineers | 140,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Computer Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Engineering majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 168,000 |
| 10 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 186,000 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 172,000 |
| 6 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 155,000 |
| 4 | Engineers, nec | 170,000 |
| 4 | Computer Programmers | 124,000 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 253,000 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 231,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Computer Hardware Engineers | 170,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Computer Engineering majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Engineering majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Computer and data processing services | 112,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 120,000 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 110,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 110,000 |
| 3 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 189,000 |
| 3 | Telephone communications | 119,000 |
| 2 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 133,000 |
| 2 | Banking | 119,000 |
| 2 | Insurance | 105,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Computer Engineering majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Engineering majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Computer and data processing services | 164,000 |
| 5 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 204,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 155,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Telephone communications | 159,000 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 160,000 |
| 3 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 188,000 |
| 3 | Banking | 150,000 |
| 3 | Computers and related equipment | 158,000 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 108,000 |
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