Computer and Information Sciences at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 174 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 10% 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 Iowa State 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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| 240 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $83,815 | $90,218 | #204 | $73,770 |
| 241 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $83,710 | $79,675 | #310 | $43,801 |
| 242 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $83,405 | $73,447 | #364 | $58,909 |
| 243 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $83,267 | $87,587 | #226 | $60,397 |
| 244 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $83,249 | $86,180 | #242 | $60,736 |
| 245 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $83,041 | $88,387 | #218 | $55,617 |
| 246 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $83,018 | $89,090 | #215 | $60,639 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,397 one year after graduating and $83,267 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Iowa State University ranks #243 by median pay four years after graduation, and #226 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,452.
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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.