Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Weber State University

Weber State's Computer Engineering Technologies program shows estimated first-year earnings around $48,800 with roughly $25,000 in debt—numbers derived from national peer programs since the school's own graduate sample is too small for the Department of Education to publish. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51 suggests graduates could feasibly manage repayment on a standard ten-year plan, dedicating about 5% of gross income to loans.

The challenge here is context. As Utah's only bachelor's program in this specific field, there's no in-state comparison to gauge whether Weber State offers competitive preparation. The estimated earnings match the national median exactly because that's the source of the estimate, but typical computer engineering technology programs nationally range from around $49,000 to $59,000 at the 75th percentile. The debt estimate actually comes in below the national median of $31,000, which is encouraging if accurate for Weber State's students.

For parents, the fundamental question is whether this technology-focused credential opens the same doors as a traditional computer engineering degree. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value if your student wants hands-on technical training rather than theoretical engineering, but you're making this decision without seeing how Weber State's specific graduates actually fare in Utah's tech market. If possible, ask the department directly about recent graduate outcomes and employer connections—the small cohort size that triggers data suppression might also mean more personalized placement support.