Computer and Information Sciences at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salem State 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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| 168 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $92,824 | $91,199 | #198 | $62,578 |
| 169 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $92,789 | $94,367 | #180 | $64,914 |
| 170 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $92,615 | $107,209 | #84 | $55,786 |
| 171 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $92,380 | $81,350 | #296 | $57,706 |
| 172 | Hope College Holland, MI | $92,116 | $97,126 | #150 | $61,325 |
| 173 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $92,068 | $81,076 | #299 | $54,477 |
| 174 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $92,026 | $95,266 | #172 | $63,616 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,706 one year after graduating and $92,380 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Salem State University ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #296 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,250.
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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.