Computer Science at Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA · Associate's Degree
Diablo Valley College graduates in computer science earn 42% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Diablo Valley College Compares for Computer Science
All 23 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 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $102,259 | $96,917 | #1 | $79,044 |
| 2 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $88,450 | $80,484 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $84,138 | $74,092 | #6 | $30,332 |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $83,554 | $76,084 | #5 | $48,889 |
| 5 | Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN | $80,563 | $76,955 | #4 | — |
| 6 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $74,045 | $70,476 | #8 | $24,888 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $74,011 | $70,696 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $72,735 | $69,229 | #9 | — |
| 9 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $66,795 | $78,712 | #3 | $47,904 |
| 10 | CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY | $64,980 | $61,847 | #13 | — |
Other Majors at Diablo Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $60,076 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | $59,723 | — | #6 of 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,444 | — | #30 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,853 | — | #95 of 547 |
| Sociology | $56,683 | — | #4 of 29 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $54,934 | $24,803 | #12 of 28 |
| Psychology | $48,309 | — | #14 of 106 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | $45,397 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $43,165 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,995 | $35,813 | #685 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,912 | — | #34 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Diablo Valley College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $88,450 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Diablo Valley College rank for computer science?
Among 23 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Diablo Valley College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Diablo Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% more than the national median for computer science ($62,283).
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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.