Computer Science at Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Southern University and A & M College graduates in computer science earn 45% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern University and A & M College 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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| 343 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $59,648 | $63,955 | #345 | $49,629 |
| 344 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $59,603 | $54,235 | #347 | $34,482 |
| 345 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $58,964 | $57,932 | #346 | $41,976 |
| 346 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $58,951 | $68,240 | #337 | $45,907 |
| 347 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $58,951 | $68,240 | #338 | $45,907 |
| 348 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $49,084 | $52,658 | #348 | $36,053 |
| 349 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $36,164 | $38,809 | #349 | $50,940 |
Other Majors at Southern University and A & M College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,969 | $75,001 | #130 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,838 | $79,871 | #480 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,016 | $60,219 | #232 of 233 |
| Marketing | $56,097 | $40,750 | #446 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,159 | $42,524 | #778 of 796 |
| Social Work | $52,217 | $29,703 | #197 of 420 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $51,611 | $25,281 | #186 of 215 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,616 | $37,855 | #149 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,609 | $32,499 | #503 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,716 | $37,911 | #1107 of 1176 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $48,596 | $25,675 | #19 of 49 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,264 | — | #496 of 660 |
| Biology | $44,880 | $36,095 | #791 of 841 |
| Sociology | $43,844 | — | #405 of 462 |
| Psychology | $41,901 | $31,165 | #923 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $41,311 | $30,636 | #80 of 85 |
| Agriculture | — | $30,865 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University and A & M College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,907 one year after graduating and $58,951 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern University and A & M College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Southern University and A & M College ranks #346 by median pay four years after graduation, and #337 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Southern University and A & M College worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,750.
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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.
