Computer Programming at Southwestern College
Winfield, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Southwestern College graduates in computer programming earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwestern College Compares for Computer Programming
All 30 colleges reporting computer programming 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 | DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA | $137,503 | $126,473 | #1 | $102,580 |
| 2 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $114,963 | $113,227 | #3 | $72,595 |
| 3 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $113,559 | $108,085 | #5 | $83,875 |
| 4 | Elon University Elon, NC | $111,448 | $119,600 | #2 | $79,819 |
| 5 | North Seattle College Seattle, WA | $106,639 | $98,085 | #7 | — |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $106,484 | $112,275 | #4 | $80,830 |
| 7 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $101,315 | $99,541 | #6 | $72,234 |
| 8 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $92,375 | $84,965 | #14 | — |
| 9 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $90,435 | $93,468 | #8 | $69,254 |
| 10 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $86,965 | $92,805 | #9 | $64,311 |
| 11 | Southwestern College Winfield, KS | $83,746 | $86,942 | #13 | $56,305 |
| 12 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $83,694 | $89,082 | #11 | $67,539 |
| 13 | Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $78,404 | $88,995 | #12 | $50,242 |
| 14 | Herzing University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $78,404 | $81,164 | #20 | $50,242 |
Other Majors at Southwestern College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,029 | $75,181 | #531 of 966 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $80,322 | — | #55 of 99 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $77,689 | $53,543 | #12 of 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,596 | $59,951 | #270 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,138 | $60,820 | #79 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,511 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern College computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,305 one year after graduating and $83,746 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern College rank for computer programming?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Southwestern College ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Southwestern College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for computer programming ($83,439).
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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.