Computer Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Virginia

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

$117,942Median year-4 earnings

$23,813Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

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

1University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville · $16,875 federal debt$148,175 2Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg · $26,000 federal debt$122,026 3Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond · $23,813 federal debt$118,273 4George Mason UniversityFairfax · $26,697 federal debt$117,942 5Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk · $23,360 federal debt$94,542 6DeVry University-VirginiaArlington · Debt not reported$86,645

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

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: $176,160
Middle 50% wage range: $147,770–$213,180
State employment: 4,390
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $124,830–$253,060

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $121,880
Middle 50% wage range: $85,580–$158,540
State employment: 1,070
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $62,910–$224,190

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $160,360
Middle 50% wage range: $125,540–$176,610
State employment: 5,260
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $105,210–$210,160

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $141,340
Middle 50% wage range: $109,760–$174,510
State employment: 9,380
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $85,050–$210,180

17-2061Computer Hardware Engineers

State median wage: $139,030
Middle 50% wage range: $105,820–$175,140
State employment: 1,720
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $87,630–$195,290

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $136,460
Middle 50% wage range: $106,600–$171,090
State employment: 88,280
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $83,350–$211,930

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $121,590
Middle 50% wage range: $98,120–$136,870
State employment: 10,160
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $78,820–$169,200

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; 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	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Charlottesville	$148,175	$16,875
2	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Blacksburg	$122,026	$26,000
3	Virginia Commonwealth University	Richmond	$118,273	$23,813
4	George Mason University	Fairfax	$117,942	$26,697
5	Old Dominion University	Norfolk	$94,542	$23,360
6	DeVry University-Virginia	Arlington	$86,645	Not available

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 Virginia

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $117,942 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,813 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Virginia-Main Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.