Computer Science at University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
University of South Alabama graduates in computer science earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Alabama Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 295 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $81,050 | $73,803 | #321 | $58,440 |
| 296 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $80,579 | $86,473 | #274 | $38,417 |
| 297 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $80,432 | $73,188 | #326 | — |
| 298 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $80,317 | $91,167 | #243 | $55,256 |
| 299 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $80,276 | $92,926 | #231 | $60,259 |
| 300 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $80,179 | $84,539 | #279 | $67,839 |
| 301 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $80,166 | $73,736 | #323 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Alabama computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,256 one year after graduating and $80,317 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Alabama rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, University of South Alabama ranks #298 by median pay four years after graduation, and #243 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at University of South Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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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.