Computer and Information Sciences at Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Columbia Southern University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia Southern 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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| 419 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $63,562 | $68,211 | #394 | $41,819 |
| 420 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $63,367 | $60,312 | #436 | $37,837 |
| 421 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $63,281 | $64,338 | #427 | $45,536 |
| 422 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $63,248 | $71,792 | #378 | $53,644 |
| 423 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $63,247 | $70,131 | #385 | $38,602 |
| 424 | Keystone College La Plume, PA | $63,148 | $64,222 | #428 | — |
| 425 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $62,734 | $64,942 | #419 | $47,825 |
Other Majors at Columbia Southern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $95,774 | $83,927 | #29 of 253 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $94,480 | $78,532 | #2 of 19 |
| Fire Protection | $88,735 | $82,718 | #9 of 19 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $81,292 | $74,546 | #2 of 265 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $77,738 | $61,894 | #61 of 99 |
| Homeland Security | $73,703 | $62,313 | #9 of 33 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $70,354 | $60,461 | #23 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,343 | $58,468 | #395 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $62,061 | $53,843 | #147 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $61,821 | $51,692 | #111 of 275 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $49,618 | $38,439 | #31 of 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia Southern University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,644 one year after graduating and $63,248 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia Southern University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Columbia Southern University ranks #422 by median pay four years after graduation, and #378 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Columbia Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,491.
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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.