Computer Science at Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Cornell College graduates in computer science earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cornell 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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| 274 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $85,351 | $81,236 | #293 | $59,516 |
| 275 | Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $85,337 | $79,807 | #301 | $67,531 |
| 276 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $85,028 | $90,738 | #246 | $66,674 |
| 277 | Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA | $84,938 | $89,344 | #254 | — |
| 278 | Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL | $84,899 | $90,364 | #249 | $53,832 |
| 279 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN | $84,899 | $81,097 | #294 | $53,832 |
| 280 | Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND | $84,899 | $87,958 | #264 | $53,832 |
Other Majors at Cornell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $64,510 | $39,164 | #60 of 110 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,195 | $35,439 | #133 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,762 | $42,756 | #346 of 680 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $42,127 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,299 | — | #296 of 423 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $18,241 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornell College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $84,938 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornell College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Cornell College ranks #277 by median pay four years after graduation, and #254 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Cornell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.