Computer and Information Sciences at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Illinois University 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 |
| … | |||||
| 165 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $93,209 | $83,918 | #265 | $58,214 |
| 166 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $93,070 | $83,793 | #266 | — |
| 167 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $93,038 | $84,658 | #258 | $55,001 |
| 168 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $92,824 | $91,199 | #198 | $62,578 |
| 169 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $92,789 | $94,367 | #180 | $64,914 |
| 170 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $92,615 | $107,209 | #84 | $55,786 |
| 171 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $92,380 | $81,350 | #296 | $57,706 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,578 one year after graduating and $92,824 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #198 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,242.
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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.