Computer Science at Pomona College
Claremont, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Pomona College graduates in computer science earn 103% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pomona 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 |
Other Majors at Pomona College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $96,702 | $70,051 | #77 of 368 |
| Mathematics | — | $50,712 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $39,967 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pomona College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $143,084 one year after graduating and $217,051 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pomona College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Pomona College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Pomona College worth it?
Its graduates earn 103% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009).
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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.