Computer Science at Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Mount Holyoke College graduates in computer science earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Holyoke 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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| 76 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $120,953 | $118,836 | #73 | $86,005 |
| 77 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $120,470 | $118,361 | #75 | $78,040 |
| 78 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $120,076 | $128,819 | #49 | $70,026 |
| 79 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $120,021 | $105,691 | #137 | $71,672 |
| 80 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $119,900 | $109,101 | #121 | $60,371 |
| 81 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $119,686 | $110,086 | #113 | $79,519 |
| 82 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $118,931 | $137,672 | #35 | $90,828 |
Other Majors at Mount Holyoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | $62,313 | $40,675 | #60 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,045 | $48,690 | #280 of 565 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,843 | — | #12 of 103 |
| Education | $57,051 | — | #4 of 27 |
| Biology | $55,869 | $39,270 | #493 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,984 | $22,680 | #285 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $43,204 | $22,791 | #258 of 265 |
| Anthropology | $41,274 | $19,655 | #149 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,483 | $18,420 | #327 of 423 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $34,450 | $26,013 | #223 of 225 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $32,439 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $26,306 | — |
| History | — | $23,337 | — |
| Social Sciences | — | $22,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Holyoke College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,672 one year after graduating and $120,021 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Holyoke College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Mount Holyoke College ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Mount Holyoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,750.
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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.