Computer Science at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
California State University-Fresno graduates in computer science earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fresno 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 329 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $71,601 | $65,152 | #342 | $41,631 |
| 330 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $71,490 | $65,051 | #343 | $53,566 |
| 331 | Central Penn College Summerdale, PA | $71,198 | $72,409 | #328 | $49,718 |
| 332 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $69,304 | $72,114 | #329 | $52,324 |
| 333 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $68,723 | $73,750 | #322 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,566 one year after graduating and $71,490 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #330 by median pay four years after graduation, and #343 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,480.
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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.