Computer and Information Sciences at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates in computer and information sciences earn 17% 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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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| 325 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $77,155 | $73,436 | #365 | $29,816 |
| 326 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $77,125 | $84,251 | #261 | $58,060 |
| 327 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $77,097 | $78,408 | #321 | $54,561 |
| 328 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $77,087 | $89,234 | #214 | $40,583 |
| 329 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $76,980 | $78,266 | #322 | $54,157 |
| 330 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $76,857 | $82,453 | #283 | $61,977 |
| 331 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $76,778 | $67,387 | #399 | $41,788 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,583 one year after graduating and $77,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisiana at Lafayette rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks #328 by median pay four years after graduation, and #214 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of Louisiana at Lafayette worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,945.
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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.