Computer and Information Sciences at California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 88 graduates a year
California State University-Los Angeles graduates in computer and information sciences earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Los Angeles 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 |
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| 384 | Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | $69,567 | $74,045 | #355 | $45,498 |
| 385 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $69,565 | $82,299 | #287 | $52,047 |
| 386 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $69,552 | $68,334 | #393 | $46,254 |
| 387 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $69,022 | $62,805 | #432 | $45,355 |
| 388 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $69,013 | $74,038 | #356 | — |
| 389 | Sullivan University Louisville, KY | $68,887 | $78,001 | #323 | $52,134 |
| 390 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $68,782 | $73,790 | #359 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Los Angeles computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,355 one year after graduating and $69,022 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Los Angeles rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, California State University-Los Angeles ranks #387 by median pay four years after graduation, and #432 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at California State University-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,200.
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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.