Computer and Information Sciences at Bentley University
Waltham, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Bentley University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bentley 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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| 73 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $112,754 | $105,447 | #101 | $75,137 |
| 74 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $112,621 | $102,552 | #113 | $76,763 |
| 75 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $112,064 | $129,753 | #27 | $89,498 |
| 76 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $111,853 | $98,498 | #140 | $72,227 |
| 77 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $111,520 | $110,852 | #67 | $75,310 |
| 78 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $110,754 | $100,852 | #120 | $78,800 |
| 79 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $110,414 | $104,647 | #105 | $71,335 |
Other Majors at Bentley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $148,087 | $72,883 | #1 of 39 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $122,075 | $75,443 | #3 of 99 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $113,795 | $72,309 | #22 of 452 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $111,433 | $81,103 | #12 of 126 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $109,922 | $70,365 | #1 of 37 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $108,886 | $68,627 | #8 of 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $108,343 | $72,823 | #21 of 796 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $105,183 | $72,333 | #4 of 476 |
| Mathematics | $101,971 | $74,737 | #21 of 309 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,514 | $67,903 | #31 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $88,461 | $60,447 | #32 of 516 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $80,781 | $57,141 | #1 of 25 |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | $75,006 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $68,600 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $66,917 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bentley University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,227 one year after graduating and $111,853 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bentley University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Bentley University ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Bentley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,250.
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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.
