Computer Science at University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 467 graduates a year
University of California-Irvine graduates in computer science earn 19% 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 University of California-Irvine 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 |
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| 54 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $128,314 | $118,021 | #79 | $85,285 |
| 55 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $127,851 | $116,420 | #83 | $84,956 |
| 56 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $127,498 | $116,015 | #87 | $81,021 |
| 57 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $127,404 | $115,929 | #88 | $82,161 |
| 58 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $127,217 | $118,973 | #72 | $86,268 |
| 59 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $126,590 | $128,705 | #50 | $93,679 |
| 60 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $126,183 | $120,100 | #70 | $82,329 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at University of California-Irvine
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $148,476 | $175,922 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Irvine by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Irvine computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $82,161 one year after graduating and $127,404 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Irvine rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, University of California-Irvine ranks #57 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at University of California-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.