Computer Science at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Valparaiso University graduates in computer science earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valparaiso 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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| 208 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $94,397 | $85,957 | #276 | $58,225 |
| 209 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $94,380 | $101,252 | #161 | $67,181 |
| 210 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $94,298 | $101,195 | #163 | $50,927 |
| 211 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $94,111 | $100,964 | #165 | $59,863 |
| 212 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $93,438 | $91,802 | #239 | $77,257 |
| 213 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $93,282 | $99,546 | #179 | $73,932 |
| 214 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $93,282 | $99,546 | #180 | $73,932 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,863 one year after graduating and $94,111 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #211 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,125.
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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.