Computer and Information Sciences at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Athens State 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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| 104 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $103,020 | $98,054 | #143 | $42,538 |
| 105 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $102,747 | $121,079 | #48 | $59,857 |
| 106 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $102,640 | $97,692 | #144 | $77,315 |
| 107 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $102,639 | $116,504 | #55 | $78,435 |
| 108 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $101,670 | $103,399 | #109 | $73,393 |
| 109 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $101,498 | $89,076 | #216 | $75,619 |
| 110 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $101,301 | $112,327 | #62 | $73,374 |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,516 | $46,577 | #646 of 796 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Biology | $56,511 | $36,907 | #469 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,507 | $50,903 | #169 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,331 | $42,403 | #208 of 345 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,773 | $40,917 | #321 of 576 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,683 | — | #555 of 660 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,550 | $43,668 | #134 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,502 | $38,006 | #240 of 423 |
| Psychology | $34,242 | $34,324 | #1022 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,435 one year after graduating and $102,639 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Athens State University ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.