Computer Science at Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford, IL · Bachelor's Degree
Rasmussen University-Illinois graduates in computer science earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rasmussen University-Illinois 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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| 278 | Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL | $84,899 | $90,364 | #249 | $53,832 |
| 279 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN | $84,899 | $81,097 | #294 | $53,832 |
| 280 | Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND | $84,899 | $87,958 | #264 | $53,832 |
| 281 | Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford, IL | $84,899 | $83,413 | #285 | $53,832 |
| 282 | Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay, WI | $84,899 | $88,341 | #258 | $53,832 |
| 283 | Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS | $84,899 | $88,139 | #262 | $53,832 |
| 284 | Touro University New York, NY | $84,481 | $80,408 | #299 | $61,001 |
Other Majors at Rasmussen University-Illinois by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,330 | $74,861 | #461 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,176 | $59,693 | #210 of 1176 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $73,554 | $59,685 | #70 of 99 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,838 | $47,744 | #323 of 452 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,536 | $56,465 | #129 of 187 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $64,329 | — |
| Marketing | $62,985 | $41,377 | #343 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,579 | $53,285 | #666 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,100 | $46,361 | #107 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,483 | $39,317 | #134 of 660 |
| Public Health | $49,032 | $35,433 | #172 of 215 |
| Human Services | $48,799 | $40,125 | #49 of 94 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $46,610 | $32,482 | #214 of 299 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $46,541 | $37,480 | #10 of 19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rasmussen University-Illinois computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,832 one year after graduating and $84,899 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rasmussen University-Illinois rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Rasmussen University-Illinois ranks #281 by median pay four years after graduation, and #285 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Rasmussen University-Illinois worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,113.
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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.