Science, Technology and Society at Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Stanford University graduates in science, technology and society earn 59% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Stanford University Compares for Science, Technology and Society
All 10 colleges reporting science, technology and society 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 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $107,375 | $97,704 | #1 | $44,736 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $90,551 | $95,476 | #2 | $53,566 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $89,228 | $78,187 | #5 | $51,399 |
| 4 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $88,953 | $90,439 | #4 | $69,382 |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $82,455 | $75,083 | #6 | $54,235 |
| 6 | Troy University Troy, AL | $80,455 | $91,323 | #3 | $85,672 |
| 7 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $67,468 | $72,403 | #7 | $43,150 |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $65,454 | $67,758 | #8 | $40,297 |
| 9 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $54,746 | $52,107 | #10 | $31,638 |
| 10 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $53,760 | $55,940 | #9 | — |
Other Majors at Stanford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $214,907 | $138,613 | #6 of 349 |
| 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 |
| 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 science, technology and society graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,736 one year after graduating and $107,375 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stanford University rank for science, technology and society?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for science, technology and society graduates, Stanford University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is science, technology and society at Stanford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 59% more than the national median for science, technology and society ($67,452).
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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.