Information Science/Studies at California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Bachelor's Degree
California State University-Fullerton graduates in information science/studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fullerton Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 148 colleges reporting information science/studies 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $163,740 | $160,873 | #1 | $102,998 |
| 2 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $131,090 | $115,438 | #4 | $80,731 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $130,798 | $137,911 | #2 | $88,515 |
| 4 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $113,367 | $99,493 | #18 | — |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $113,345 | $103,211 | #11 | $80,173 |
| 6 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $112,128 | $106,271 | #7 | $79,918 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $109,092 | $95,741 | #22 | $70,344 |
| 8 | Albright College Reading, PA | $108,846 | $110,697 | #5 | $80,329 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $105,646 | $117,145 | #3 | $76,549 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $105,145 | $92,134 | #43 | — |
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| 93 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $77,821 | $80,561 | #77 | $50,539 |
| 94 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $77,590 | $82,800 | #70 | $56,824 |
| 95 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $77,409 | $73,677 | #102 | — |
| 96 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $76,482 | $69,594 | #120 | $49,897 |
| 97 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $76,201 | $85,556 | #62 | — |
| 98 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $74,812 | $71,206 | #111 | $50,862 |
| 99 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $74,456 | $70,867 | #113 | $45,790 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fullerton information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,897 one year after graduating and $76,482 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fullerton rank for information science/studies?
Among 148 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, California State University-Fullerton ranks #96 by median pay four years after graduation, and #120 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at California State University-Fullerton worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for information science/studies ($85,294), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,071.
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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.