Technology

What Can You Do With a Computer Engineering Degree?

Bridge hardware and software, from circuits and chips to the code that runs on them. We track 5 careers that a Computer Engineering degree commonly leads to, with median pay from $95,000 to $132,270 depending on the role and how far you take it.

How these numbers work: A major does not have its own salary. The pay above comes from the 5 careers below that a Computer Engineering degree commonly leads to, using each one's national median wage from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level roles sit toward the bottom of that range and advanced or graduate-level roles toward the top, so where you land depends on the specific career and any further education. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET.

Salary and job-growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET. National figures; actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.