Computer Science at Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 293 graduates a year
Stanford University graduates in computer science earn 101% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 5% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stanford University 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 Computer Science Credentials at Stanford University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $199,761 | $255,667 | — |
Other Majors at Stanford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | $131,650 | $105,695 | #2 of 19 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $117,072 | — | #6 of 318 |
| Engineering | $115,206 | $49,741 | #1 of 19 |
| Economics | $112,700 | $98,104 | #40 of 368 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $107,375 | $44,736 | #1 of 10 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | $100,788 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $91,075 | $76,166 | #6 of 118 |
| English Language and Literature | $82,036 | $30,544 | #1 of 576 |
| Human Biology | $81,529 | $50,179 | #2 of 9 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $59,297 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $50,487 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $45,519 | $41,156 | #85 of 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stanford University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $138,613 one year after graduating and $214,907 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stanford University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Stanford University ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Stanford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 101% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,399.
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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.