Computer Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$99,093Median year-4 earnings

$27,000Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Northeastern UniversityBoston · $25,005 federal debt$135,416 2Boston UniversityBoston · $26,866 federal debt$135,394 3University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst · $27,000 federal debt$113,083 4Wentworth Institute of TechnologyBoston · $27,000 federal debt$99,093 5University of Massachusetts-DartmouthNorth Dartmouth · $30,000 federal debt$98,642 6University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell · $27,000 federal debt$97,547

CAREER CONTEXT IN MA

What related occupations pay in Massachusetts

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $201,430
Middle 50% wage range: $166,430–$226,680
State employment: 7,690
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $137,750–$286,410

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $134,850
Middle 50% wage range: $100,880–$177,760
State employment: 2,610
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $80,700–$275,340

17-2061Computer Hardware Engineers

State median wage: $167,600
Middle 50% wage range: $132,610–$210,910
State employment: 3,150
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $118,490–$258,880

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $165,210
Middle 50% wage range: $131,370–$190,280
State employment: 48,190
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $102,810–$213,970

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $161,650
Middle 50% wage range: $134,740–$183,610
State employment: 2,690
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $123,670–$220,910

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $155,060
Middle 50% wage range: $120,020–$172,800
State employment: 6,270
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $98,730–$211,580

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $122,210
Middle 50% wage range: $80,160–$141,500
State employment: 6,640
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $68,050–$168,000

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Northeastern University	Boston	$135,416	$25,005
2	Boston University	Boston	$135,394	$26,866
3	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	Amherst	$113,083	$27,000
4	Wentworth Institute of Technology	Boston	$99,093	$27,000
5	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	North Dartmouth	$98,642	$30,000
6	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Lowell	$97,547	$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer Engineering in Massachusetts

What do Computer Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $99,093 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,000 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northeastern University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.