Computer and Information Sciences at Drake University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Drake University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drake 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 |
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| 190 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $90,694 | $82,526 | #281 | $52,160 |
| 191 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $90,681 | $95,613 | #163 | $68,037 |
| 192 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $90,660 | $97,207 | #149 | $64,436 |
| 193 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $90,639 | $95,341 | #170 | $69,835 |
| 194 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $90,620 | $95,548 | #164 | $63,070 |
| 195 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $90,430 | $95,348 | #169 | $77,273 |
| 196 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $90,397 | $96,216 | #160 | $62,562 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drake University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,835 one year after graduating and $90,639 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drake University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Drake University ranks #193 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Drake University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.