Computer Engineering at University of Connecticut

UConn's Computer Engineering program produces graduates who earn solidly above the national median—about $4,000 more in their first year—while carrying roughly $4,400 less debt than typical computer engineering grads nationwide. That 0.24 debt-to-earnings ratio is exceptionally strong for any STEM field, meaning graduates owe less than three months of their starting salary. The numbers place UConn at the 70th percentile nationally for earnings and 60th percentile within Connecticut, though it's worth noting that all UConn campuses report identical figures, suggesting these are system-wide averages rather than campus-specific data.

The 11% earnings growth from year one to year four is modest but steady, bringing graduates to nearly $92,000 by their fourth year out. For context, computer engineering typically offers strong early-career trajectories, and UConn graduates enter the workforce at salary levels that justify the modest debt load. With only 24% of students receiving Pell grants and an average SAT of 1338, this program serves a relatively selective student body who can generally manage the financial commitment.

For parents, the math works clearly here: your child would likely graduate with manageable debt and immediate earning power that more than covers it. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) means these figures are reasonably reliable, though not based on massive cohorts. If your student can handle the admission standards and afford Connecticut's public tuition, this represents a straightforward path to solid engineering employment.