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Best colleges for Computer Engineering in Washington

By the Degree Dividend editorial data teamEvery figure verified against its federal source — methodologyData updated June 2026

Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the Washington programs in the federal field-of-study file, University of Washington-Seattle Campus leads: its Computer Engineering graduates earn a median $169,570 four years after finishing, against the field's $109,015 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)

Washington Computer Engineering programs by graduate earnings
#CollegeGrad earnings, 4 yrsVs field median
1University of Washington-Seattle Campus$169,570+$60,555
2University of Washington-Bothell Campus$169,570+$60,555
3University of Washington-Tacoma Campus$169,570+$60,555

How big is the earnings gap between Washington Computer Engineering programs?

$0 separates the top and bottom of this list — $169,570 at University of Washington-Seattle Campus against $169,570 at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, four years after finishing. Same field, same state, same federal measure: where you study moves pay by that much.

Do Washington Computer Engineering graduates earn more than the national median?

The state's strongest program pays $60,555 above the $109,015 national median for the field. Program-level medians come from federal tax records of graduates who received aid, so they track actual pay rather than advertised salaries.

Frequently asked questions

Which Washington college is best for Computer Engineering?
By graduate earnings, University of Washington-Seattle Campus — its Computer Engineering bachelor's graduates earn a median $169,570 four years out, the highest of the 3 Washington programs in the federal file.
What do Computer Engineering graduates earn in Washington?
Across the ranked Washington programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $169,570 to $169,570. The field's national median is $109,015.
Is a Computer Engineering degree worth it?
On national medians, yes — Computer Engineering graduates earn $60,655/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. See the full field profile for payback math.