Computer Science at Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Grinnell College graduates in computer science earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grinnell 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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| 111 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $111,099 | $109,154 | #120 | $81,363 |
| 112 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $110,853 | $124,462 | #57 | $78,610 |
| 113 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $110,178 | $112,052 | #100 | $62,647 |
| 114 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $109,892 | $115,593 | #89 | $84,449 |
| 115 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $109,817 | $117,191 | #81 | $76,615 |
| 116 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $109,332 | $122,754 | #59 | $73,787 |
| 117 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $109,197 | $111,021 | #106 | $84,759 |
Other Majors at Grinnell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,724 | $46,791 | #48 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,518 | $36,662 | #147 of 565 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,638 | — | #98 of 476 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $57,752 | $28,507 | #39 of 82 |
| Biology | $56,275 | $37,170 | #480 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,983 | $28,691 | #132 of 225 |
| History | $54,703 | $39,687 | #135 of 459 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $53,105 | $38,598 | #100 of 110 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,854 | — | #544 of 576 |
| Sociology | — | $28,216 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $20,111 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grinnell College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $84,449 one year after graduating and $109,892 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grinnell College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Grinnell College ranks #114 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Grinnell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,125.
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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.