Computer Engineering at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

UW Bothell's Computer Engineering graduates start at $141,588—nearly double the national median and matching UW Seattle's top-tier outcomes. That's remarkable for a campus with a 92% admission rate. The debt load of $16,127 means students finish with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.11, one of the best financial profiles you'll find in any engineering program. Earnings continue climbing to $169K by year four, showing strong career momentum.

The catch? Washington State dominates computer engineering nationally, so while these graduates sit in the 95th percentile compared to all U.S. programs, they're only around the 60th percentile within Washington—a reflection of how competitive the state's tech industry is rather than a weakness of this program. It's worth noting the small sample size here (under 30 graduates), which means these numbers could shift with more data, though they've remained consistently strong.

For families who can't secure admission to UW Seattle or prefer a smaller campus experience, Bothell delivers virtually identical outcomes with far easier access. Your child would graduate with minimal debt into one of the country's strongest tech markets. Even if future cohorts see some variation due to the small sample, the fundamentals—low debt, immediate access to Seattle's tech economy—make this a very safe bet.