Computer Science at Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA · Master's Degree · about 334 graduates a year
Maharishi International University graduates in computer science earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Maharishi International University Compares for Computer Science
All 48 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 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $255,667 | $232,640 | #1 | $199,761 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $235,762 | $224,397 | #2 | $153,588 |
| 3 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $235,241 | $214,054 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $231,397 | $210,556 | #4 | $148,262 |
| 5 | Brown University Providence, RI | $208,655 | $205,504 | #5 | $135,411 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $200,027 | $190,384 | #8 | $125,338 |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $197,823 | $194,360 | #6 | — |
| 8 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $188,871 | $171,860 | #15 | $134,544 |
| 9 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $188,550 | $191,757 | #7 | $122,956 |
| 10 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $185,607 | $170,719 | #16 | $119,407 |
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| 32 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $142,461 | $151,631 | #22 | — |
| 33 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $142,377 | $144,756 | #28 | $121,728 |
| 34 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $141,744 | $128,978 | #39 | — |
| 35 | Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA | $139,773 | $147,024 | #26 | $114,993 |
| 36 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $135,764 | $148,308 | #25 | — |
| 37 | National University San Diego, CA | $132,798 | $120,837 | #43 | $82,441 |
| 38 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $131,511 | $129,209 | #38 | $93,148 |
Other Majors at Maharishi International University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $32,294 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Maharishi International University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $114,993 one year after graduating and $139,773 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Maharishi International University rank for computer science?
Among 48 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Maharishi International University ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Maharishi International University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for computer science ($145,571), and the median federal debt at graduation is $51,091.
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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.