School of Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering Educational Value
YES, YOU CAN AFFORD IT...
In fact, you may actually EARN money by studying engineering at Pacific for 4 years and starting work 1.5 years earlier than most other engineering program graduates.
Here's an example:
Estimate of what You Will Pay:
Tuition & Fees at Pacific = $29,000 (estimate 08/09)
- Average Financial Aid Package at Pacific = $10,000 (estimate 08/09)
Total Annual Tuition (estimate 08/09) = $19,000
Total Tuition Estimate for 4 years = $76,000 = What you PAY
Estimate of what You Will Earn:
Paid-Internship Earnings for 7.5 Months = $21,600
+ Salary for 1.5 years After Graduation = $90,000
Total Earnings (estimate) = $111,600 = What you EARN
Note: Engineering majors have a choice of graduating in four years with 7.5 months of paid-internship or in five years with a full year (12 months of paid-internship). Paid-internships are optional for computer science and international students.
With the paid-internship or "co-op" experience and this head start, you will continue to earn on average $4,000 more per year than students taking 5.5 years to graduate.
Other Measures of Educational Value Include:
- Quality of Education
- Availability of Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Opportunities to Spend Extended Quality Time with Professors
- Work Opportunities Leading to Job Offers The College Experience – New Friendships, Activities, and Opportunities to Explore and Enjoy the Surrounding Area
Continue reading through this web site for descriptions of how each of the above items is part of the Pacific experience and is available to you during your engineering and computer science studies.