Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Computer Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
DeVry University-Virginia$53,768
University of Virginia-Main Campus$118,232$135,287$16,8750.14
George Mason University$87,466$99,351$26,6970.31
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$86,636$107,350$26,0000.30
Virginia Commonwealth University$82,964$23,8130.29
Old Dominion University$70,298$96,247$23,3600.33
National Median$78,952$24,5000.31

Other Computer Engineering Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$20,986$118,232$16,875
George Mason University
Fairfax
$13,815$87,466$26,697
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$15,478$86,636$26,000
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$16,458$82,964$23,813
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$12,262$70,298$23,360

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At DeVry University-Virginia, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.