Computer and Information Sciences at Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Mount St. Mary's University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount St. Mary's 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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| 211 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $87,792 | $98,570 | #139 | $64,320 |
| 212 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $87,705 | $78,963 | #314 | $58,480 |
| 213 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $87,671 | $77,203 | #330 | $80,332 |
| 214 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $87,360 | $76,669 | #336 | $57,612 |
| 215 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $87,020 | $90,083 | #205 | $65,439 |
| 216 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $86,698 | $88,146 | #221 | $53,195 |
| 217 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $86,613 | $78,812 | #316 | $54,244 |
Other Majors at Mount St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,796 | $64,849 | #233 of 796 |
| Biology | $76,062 | — | #42 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,839 | $46,859 | #43 of 271 |
| Criminology | $60,428 | $43,230 | #27 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,630 | — | #39 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,669 | $39,055 | #226 of 660 |
| Sociology | $57,290 | $40,196 | #121 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,507 | $29,800 | #410 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,677 | — | #264 of 610 |
| History | $50,563 | — | #231 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $40,480 | $34,454 | #80 of 82 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,651 | — | #261 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount St. Mary's University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,612 one year after graduating and $87,360 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount St. Mary's University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Mount St. Mary's University ranks #214 by median pay four years after graduation, and #336 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Mount St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,870.
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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.
