Computer and Information Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 114 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates in computer and information sciences earn 10% 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston 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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| 239 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $84,034 | $89,443 | #211 | $61,941 |
| 240 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $83,815 | $90,218 | #204 | $73,770 |
| 241 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $83,710 | $79,675 | #310 | $43,801 |
| 242 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $83,405 | $73,447 | #364 | $58,909 |
| 243 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $83,267 | $87,587 | #226 | $60,397 |
| 244 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $83,249 | $86,180 | #242 | $60,736 |
| 245 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $83,041 | $88,387 | #218 | $55,617 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Boston computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,909 one year after graduating and $83,405 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Boston rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks #242 by median pay four years after graduation, and #364 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of Massachusetts-Boston worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,585.
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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.