Computer and Information Sciences at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Bachelor's Degree
California State University-Fresno graduates in computer and information sciences earn 33% 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 University-Fresno 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 |
| … | |||||
| 425 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $62,734 | $64,942 | #419 | $47,825 |
| 426 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $62,360 | $66,374 | #413 | $49,903 |
| 427 | Charter College Anchorage, AK | $62,290 | $59,653 | #440 | — |
| 428 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $62,256 | $56,649 | #449 | $39,954 |
| 429 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $61,988 | $64,067 | #429 | $60,771 |
| 430 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $61,777 | $65,754 | #416 | $52,119 |
| 431 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $61,424 | $65,897 | #415 | $44,293 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,954 one year after graduating and $62,256 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #428 by median pay four years after graduation, and #449 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.