Computer and Information Sciences at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 156 graduates a year
Auburn University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn 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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| 182 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $91,204 | $85,294 | #251 | $68,010 |
| 183 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $91,195 | $85,285 | #252 | $75,288 |
| 184 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $91,131 | $82,923 | #278 | $55,931 |
| 185 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $91,087 | $103,392 | #110 | $72,440 |
| 186 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $91,059 | $82,858 | #279 | $49,967 |
| 187 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $90,953 | $96,808 | #153 | $61,046 |
| 188 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $90,765 | $93,960 | #182 | $54,133 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,440 one year after graduating and $91,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Auburn University ranks #185 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Auburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.