Computer and Information Sciences at Troy University
Troy, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
Troy University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Troy 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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| 302 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $79,692 | $69,944 | #387 | $46,739 |
| 303 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $79,620 | $85,418 | #250 | $59,249 |
| 304 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $79,520 | $84,639 | #259 | $45,733 |
| 305 | Troy University Troy, AL | $79,492 | $90,230 | #203 | $58,407 |
| 306 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $79,309 | $93,459 | #184 | $46,227 |
| 307 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $79,272 | $80,620 | #305 | — |
| 308 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $79,202 | $71,307 | #379 | $34,812 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Troy University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,407 one year after graduating and $79,492 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Troy University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Troy University ranks #305 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Troy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% 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.