Computer Science at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 127 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in computer science earn 45% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 9% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern 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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| 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 |
| 29 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $154,784 | $140,843 | #33 | $111,141 |
| 30 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $150,716 | $132,066 | #43 | $104,200 |
| 31 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $150,341 | $136,800 | #36 | $89,915 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at Northwestern University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $197,823 | — |
Other Majors at Northwestern University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $99,981 one year after graduating and $155,106 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Northwestern University ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,646.
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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.