Computer Engineering at University of St Thomas

Minnesota's Computer Engineering programs show strong outcomes across the board, and while we lack specific graduate data for St. Thomas, comparable programs nationally point to estimated first-year earnings around $79,000—right in line with what most engineering grads earn. The estimated $26,000 debt load translates to a 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning a graduate would owe roughly one-third of their first-year salary. That's manageable territory for an engineering degree, especially in a field where salaries typically grow quickly.

The real question is whether St. Thomas can compete with Minnesota's flagship. The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities reports actual earnings of nearly $86,000 for its computer engineering grads—about $7,000 more than what similar programs suggest for St. Thomas. That gap isn't enormous, but it's worth considering alongside St. Thomas's 85% admission rate and smaller engineering footprint. Families should explore whether the campus fit and potentially smaller class sizes justify the risk that outcomes might lag the state's top-tier program.

For a student genuinely drawn to St. Thomas's environment, the estimated debt-to-earnings picture isn't prohibitive. But given the limited data and the presence of strong alternatives in the Twin Cities, request concrete placement information: where do St. Thomas engineering grads actually land jobs, and what do recent alumni report earning? If the school can't provide specifics, that University of Minnesota acceptance letter starts looking even more valuable.