Computer and Information Sciences at Berea College
Berea, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Berea College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Berea College 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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| 253 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $82,688 | $97,441 | #145 | $51,896 |
| 254 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $82,652 | $86,003 | #244 | $68,711 |
| 255 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $82,590 | $72,729 | #369 | $63,538 |
| 256 | Berea College Berea, KY | $82,491 | $93,405 | #186 | $35,185 |
| 257 | Bob Jones University Greenville, SC | $82,391 | $91,359 | #195 | — |
| 258 | Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC | $82,304 | $72,120 | #374 | $67,315 |
| 259 | Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $82,304 | $74,945 | #349 | $67,315 |
Other Majors at Berea College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,510 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,830 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Business/Commerce | $52,456 | $44,627 | #246 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,723 | $30,663 | #616 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,768 | — | #954 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,722 | $13,403 | #488 of 576 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,352 | $28,495 | #46 of 49 |
| Education | $36,412 | $21,709 | #70 of 71 |
| Biology | $32,729 | $26,744 | #839 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,013 | $20,036 | #413 of 423 |
| Agriculture | — | $25,912 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berea College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,185 one year after graduating and $82,491 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berea College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Berea College ranks #256 by median pay four years after graduation, and #186 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Berea College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374).
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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.