Computer Science at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Bachelor's Degree
Elmhurst University graduates in computer science earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Elmhurst University 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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| 160 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $101,428 | $92,293 | #236 | $60,378 |
| 161 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $101,396 | $108,779 | #122 | $61,354 |
| 162 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $101,348 | $92,220 | #237 | $62,821 |
| 163 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $101,273 | $99,500 | #185 | $72,910 |
| 164 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $101,188 | $96,656 | #207 | $69,964 |
| 165 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $100,887 | $91,801 | #240 | $59,374 |
| 166 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $100,650 | $101,243 | #162 | $80,077 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elmhurst University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,910 one year after graduating and $101,273 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elmhurst University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Elmhurst University ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #185 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Elmhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009).
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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.
