Computer and Information Sciences at Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · Associate's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Mount Wachusett Community College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Wachusett Community College Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 122 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 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $85,438 | $74,982 | #6 | — |
| 2 | Howard Community College Columbia, MD | $80,840 | $70,947 | #12 | — |
| 3 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $80,349 | $70,516 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $79,144 | $69,458 | #16 | — |
| 5 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $77,248 | $78,539 | #3 | $49,032 |
| 6 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $76,680 | $67,525 | #18 | — |
| 7 | Park University Parkville, MO | $75,902 | $81,383 | #1 | — |
| 8 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $74,241 | $79,671 | #2 | $48,280 |
| 9 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $74,200 | $70,324 | #15 | $55,961 |
| 10 | Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR | $73,427 | $73,860 | #9 | — |
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| 99 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $46,191 | $46,977 | #95 | $21,223 |
| 100 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $46,180 | $40,531 | #114 | — |
| 101 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $46,180 | $40,531 | #115 | — |
| 102 | Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA | $45,678 | $40,224 | #116 | $38,975 |
| 103 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $45,407 | $49,602 | #86 | $35,042 |
| 104 | Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville, NC | $45,220 | $48,527 | #91 | $35,638 |
| 105 | Western Technical College El Paso, TX | $45,057 | $45,810 | #100 | $35,577 |
Other Majors at Mount Wachusett Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,155 | $74,618 | #355 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $73,520 | $68,670 | #55 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,089 | $43,503 | #44 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,626 | $27,226 | #23 of 426 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,418 | $42,825 | #80 of 205 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,002 | $44,710 | #154 of 476 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,193 | $27,078 | #5 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,842 | $28,600 | #423 of 947 |
| Human Services | $43,514 | $22,370 | #28 of 65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Wachusett Community College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,975 one year after graduating and $45,678 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Wachusett Community College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 122 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Mount Wachusett Community College ranks #102 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Mount Wachusett Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($54,246), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,322.
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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.