Program Analysis
At $73,820/yr, Computer Engineering graduates from Stony Brook University land near the $78,694 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 29.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Engineering programs nationally.
The 33% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 71% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Computer Engineering graduates.
The median debt load of $19,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #30 of 174 nationally, this is a top-5% Computer Engineering program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $128,966 show a 75% jump from the $73,820 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.