Computer Science at Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Roosevelt University graduates in computer science earn 45% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Roosevelt 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 |
| … | |||||
| 342 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $59,648 | $63,955 | #344 | $49,629 |
| 343 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $59,648 | $63,955 | #345 | $49,629 |
| 344 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $59,603 | $54,235 | #347 | $34,482 |
| 345 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $58,964 | $57,932 | #346 | $41,976 |
| 346 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $58,951 | $68,240 | #337 | $45,907 |
| 347 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $58,951 | $68,240 | #338 | $45,907 |
| 348 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $49,084 | $52,658 | #348 | $36,053 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roosevelt University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,976 one year after graduating and $58,964 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roosevelt University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Roosevelt University ranks #345 by median pay four years after graduation, and #346 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Roosevelt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.