Computer Engineering at University of Georgia

UGA's Computer Engineering program delivers exactly what you'd expect from a solid state flagship: slightly below-average national earnings but exceptionally low debt. With first-year earnings of $77,882 against just $17,528 in debt, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.23—meaning they could theoretically pay off their loans in less than three months of gross pay. That's considerably better than the national median debt of $24,500 for this degree.

The real story here is the comparison within Georgia. This program sits at the 60th percentile among Georgia's six computer engineering programs, with earnings essentially matching the state median. Yes, Georgia Tech's $93,629 beats UGA by nearly $16,000, but UGA graduates still earn enough to clear the debt burden quickly. The in-state tuition advantage clearly shows up in that exceptionally low debt figure—graduates here owe about $8,000 less than the typical computer engineering student nationally.

For Georgia families, this represents straightforward value: respectable tech sector earnings without the debt overhang that can delay major life decisions. Your child won't lead the earnings pack among computer engineers, but they'll enter the workforce with financial flexibility that matters more in the first decade of their career than an extra few thousand in salary.