Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Harvey Mudd College graduates in computer science earn 85% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harvey Mudd College 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 |
| 11 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $201,702 | $185,788 | #11 | $132,919 |
| 12 | California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | $200,511 | $182,452 | #13 | $173,344 |
| 13 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $198,257 | $180,401 | #14 | $132,265 |
| 14 | Duke University Durham, NC | $195,809 | $210,131 | #4 | $133,356 |
| 15 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $192,897 | $175,524 | #18 | $137,284 |
| 16 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $188,265 | $179,189 | #15 | $118,636 |
Other Majors at Harvey Mudd College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | $166,573 | — |
| Engineering | $122,845 | $92,491 | #3 of 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harvey Mudd College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $132,265 one year after graduating and $198,257 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harvey Mudd College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Harvey Mudd College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Harvey Mudd College worth it?
Its graduates earn 85% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,949.
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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.