Computer and Information Sciences at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Wichita State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wichita 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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| 278 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $81,740 | $99,176 | #135 | — |
| 279 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $81,657 | $87,554 | #229 | — |
| 280 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $81,533 | $75,100 | #348 | $61,322 |
| 281 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $81,265 | $84,366 | #260 | $64,287 |
| 282 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $81,132 | $82,512 | #282 | $45,254 |
| 283 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $81,090 | $86,946 | #235 | $67,917 |
| 284 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $81,025 | $86,241 | #240 | $59,364 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wichita State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,287 one year after graduating and $81,265 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wichita State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Wichita State University ranks #281 by median pay four years after graduation, and #260 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Wichita State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,684.
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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.