Computer Science at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in computer science earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Iowa 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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| 245 | Central College Pella, IA | $89,838 | $94,499 | #221 | — |
| 246 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $89,495 | $93,124 | #230 | $64,354 |
| 247 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $89,307 | $103,380 | #154 | $58,697 |
| 248 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $89,305 | $93,938 | #225 | $65,960 |
| 249 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $89,216 | $94,068 | #224 | $74,135 |
| 250 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $89,093 | $84,798 | #278 | $45,290 |
| 251 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $88,917 | $87,360 | #269 | $62,831 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,960 one year after graduating and $89,305 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #248 by median pay four years after graduation, and #225 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,770.
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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.