Computer and Information Sciences at University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 90 graduates a year
University of California-Irvine graduates in computer and information sciences earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Irvine Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 137 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $96,727 | $85,178 | #255 | $77,970 |
| 138 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $96,727 | $98,343 | #141 | $45,401 |
| 139 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $96,708 | $90,441 | #202 | $65,284 |
| 140 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $96,347 | $87,669 | #224 | $53,517 |
| 141 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $96,249 | $102,347 | #114 | $63,444 |
| 142 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $95,960 | $84,223 | #264 | $60,300 |
| 143 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $95,825 | $107,589 | #81 | $55,922 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Irvine computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,517 one year after graduating and $96,347 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Irvine rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of California-Irvine ranks #140 by median pay four years after graduation, and #224 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of California-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.