Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 218 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates in computer science earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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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| 105 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $111,893 | $106,499 | #134 | $69,737 |
| 106 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $111,728 | $122,045 | #64 | $66,918 |
| 107 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $111,661 | $106,660 | #133 | $82,861 |
| 108 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $111,612 | $98,286 | #189 | $86,167 |
| 109 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $111,187 | $103,982 | #149 | $73,874 |
| 110 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $111,131 | $118,593 | #74 | $76,264 |
| 111 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $111,099 | $109,154 | #120 | $81,363 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,970 | $151,603 | — |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $86,167 one year after graduating and $111,612 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Lowell rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #189 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at University of Massachusetts-Lowell worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.