Computer Science at Central College
Pella, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Central College graduates in computer science earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Central College 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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| 242 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $90,207 | $98,541 | #188 | $57,233 |
| 243 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $90,183 | $79,146 | #306 | — |
| 244 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $90,089 | $88,512 | #257 | $51,605 |
| 245 | Central College Pella, IA | $89,838 | $94,499 | #221 | — |
| 246 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $89,495 | $93,124 | #230 | $64,354 |
| 247 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $89,307 | $103,380 | #154 | $58,697 |
| 248 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $89,305 | $93,938 | #225 | $65,960 |
Other Majors at Central College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,868 | $58,850 | #152 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,021 | $55,760 | #445 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,597 | $26,933 | #350 of 841 |
| Psychology | $56,941 | $29,923 | #171 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $51,996 | $38,034 | #236 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,814 | $35,914 | #348 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,671 | — | #398 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,707 | $44,000 | #215 of 680 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $30,211 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $89,838 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Central College ranks #245 by median pay four years after graduation, and #221 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Central College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009).
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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.