Computer and Information Sciences at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville graduates in computer and information sciences earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 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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| 357 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $74,298 | $67,606 | #398 | — |
| 358 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $74,218 | $87,804 | #223 | $57,265 |
| 359 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA | $74,043 | $75,302 | #346 | $47,944 |
| 360 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $73,513 | $72,226 | #373 | $55,844 |
| 361 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $73,494 | $74,744 | #351 | $47,220 |
| 362 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $73,383 | $69,845 | #390 | $50,291 |
| 363 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $73,300 | $82,998 | #277 | $48,863 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,844 one year after graduating and $73,513 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville ranks #360 by median pay four years after graduation, and #373 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,637.
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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.