Computer Science at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 518 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in computer science earn 49% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 10% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego 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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| 22 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $161,980 | $154,171 | #25 | $79,929 |
| 23 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $160,021 | $174,806 | #20 | $122,244 |
| 24 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $159,541 | $165,157 | #21 | $80,623 |
| 25 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $159,487 | $145,123 | #31 | $112,006 |
| 26 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $156,343 | $137,676 | #34 | $105,659 |
| 27 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $155,464 | $147,970 | #28 | $99,878 |
| 28 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $155,106 | $152,391 | #27 | $99,981 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at University of California-San Diego
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $148,262 | $231,397 | $25,903 |
Other Majors at University of California-San Diego by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $112,006 one year after graduating and $159,487 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 49% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,166.
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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.