Computer Science at DePauw University
Greencastle, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
DePauw University graduates in computer science earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DePauw 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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| 75 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $121,405 | $122,120 | #63 | $85,376 |
| 76 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $120,953 | $118,836 | #73 | $86,005 |
| 77 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $120,470 | $118,361 | #75 | $78,040 |
| 78 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $120,076 | $128,819 | #49 | $70,026 |
| 79 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $120,021 | $105,691 | #137 | $71,672 |
| 80 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $119,900 | $109,101 | #121 | $60,371 |
| 81 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $119,686 | $110,086 | #113 | $79,519 |
Other Majors at DePauw University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $94,761 | $63,395 | #84 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $79,117 | $44,224 | #45 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $71,696 | — | #27 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,228 | $43,141 | #52 of 660 |
| Biology | $63,099 | — | #242 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,917 | $43,049 | #52 of 225 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $51,983 | $31,640 | #50 of 137 |
| Music | $39,430 | — | #200 of 268 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $27,414 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DePauw University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,026 one year after graduating and $120,076 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DePauw University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, DePauw University ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at DePauw University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.