UCLA Computer Engineering Degree Ranks Among Top Ten Highest-Paying US Majors
A new HEA Group analysis places UCLA's Computer Engineering major as the sixth-most lucrative undergraduate degree in the United States.
Research firm the HEA Group released a ranking of the most lucrative undergraduate degrees in the United States, focusing on graduates who received federal financial aid and completed their studies in the 2017/18 and 2018/19 academic years. UCLA’s Computer Engineering program secured the sixth spot, with a median graduate salary of $228,705. The university’s annual cost for California residents is approximately $45,500, rising to $87,770 for out-of-state students when housing, food and other expenses are included.
Pomona College in Claremont also performed strongly, with its Computer Science graduates earning a median of $217,051. While East-coast schools fill most of the top-ten list, Stanford and UC Berkeley remain close, posting median earnings of $214,907 and $204,379 respectively. Nursing graduates from several California institutions rank within the top 100 of nearly 25,000 bachelor’s programs analyzed.
Why it matters
The findings highlight the strong earnings potential of certain California degrees relative to their cost, guiding prospective students and policymakers.
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