Computer and Information Sciences at Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Alabama A & M University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama A & M University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 204 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $89,230 | $85,234 | #253 | $77,690 |
| 205 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $88,991 | $84,701 | #257 | — |
| 206 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $88,915 | $87,572 | #228 | $67,736 |
| 207 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $88,490 | $100,444 | #124 | $63,900 |
| 208 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $88,264 | $92,843 | #188 | $60,199 |
| 209 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $88,053 | $94,493 | #177 | $74,597 |
| 210 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $87,958 | $106,720 | #87 | $66,082 |
Other Majors at Alabama A & M University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,045 | $72,241 | #139 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,291 | $71,954 | #257 of 318 |
| Forestry | $64,749 | — | #6 of 31 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,503 | $47,156 | #684 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,176 | $40,183 | #859 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,912 | $31,682 | #520 of 660 |
| Social Work | $47,121 | — | #338 of 420 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $44,814 | — | #26 of 49 |
| Biology | $44,145 | $29,098 | #798 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,770 | $28,877 | #401 of 476 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $42,272 | $28,938 | #18 of 19 |
| Psychology | $42,127 | $26,504 | #918 of 1027 |
| Marketing | — | $25,945 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama A & M University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,900 one year after graduating and $88,490 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama A & M University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Alabama A & M University ranks #207 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Alabama A & M University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,100.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.