Computer Science at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates in computer science earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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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| 322 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $74,925 | $88,293 | #260 | $66,795 |
| 323 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $74,845 | $68,104 | #339 | $45,846 |
| 324 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $74,818 | $78,887 | #307 | — |
| 325 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $74,620 | $67,899 | #340 | $37,153 |
| 326 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $73,044 | $69,523 | #335 | $36,061 |
| 327 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $72,645 | $77,321 | #314 | $72,237 |
| 328 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $72,410 | $83,820 | #284 | $57,961 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,153 one year after graduating and $74,620 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ranks #325 by median pay four years after graduation, and #340 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,625.
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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.