Computer and Information Sciences at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Fort Valley State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 51% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Valley State University 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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| 455 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $49,021 | $55,039 | #450 | $37,208 |
| 456 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $46,438 | $47,214 | #456 | $40,288 |
| 457 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $45,214 | $41,171 | #459 | $33,126 |
| 458 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $44,881 | $46,461 | #457 | $49,827 |
| 459 | Livingstone College Salisbury, NC | $41,458 | $44,490 | #458 | — |
Other Majors at Fort Valley State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,411 | $31,173 | #923 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $45,292 | $27,677 | #789 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,033 | $29,445 | #609 of 660 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,345 | $28,794 | #47 of 49 |
| Social Work | $37,564 | $26,299 | #417 of 420 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $34,263 | — |
| Biology | — | $26,379 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26,285 | $22,410 | #660 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $23,157 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Valley State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,827 one year after graduating and $44,881 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Valley State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Fort Valley State University ranks #458 by median pay four years after graduation, and #457 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Fort Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 51% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,630.
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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.