Computer and Information Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky 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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| 388 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $69,013 | $74,038 | #356 | — |
| 389 | Sullivan University Louisville, KY | $68,887 | $78,001 | #323 | $52,134 |
| 390 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $68,782 | $73,790 | #359 | — |
| 391 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $68,774 | $77,873 | #326 | $39,867 |
| 392 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $68,717 | $69,886 | #389 | — |
| 393 | Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL | $68,626 | $73,044 | #367 | $52,497 |
| 394 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $68,405 | $73,345 | #366 | $55,955 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,867 one year after graduating and $68,774 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #391 by median pay four years after graduation, and #326 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,281.
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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.