Computer Science at Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Davenport University graduates in computer science earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Davenport University 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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| 313 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $77,100 | $82,714 | #288 | $55,597 |
| 314 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $77,073 | $78,361 | #310 | $65,857 |
| 315 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $77,030 | $70,092 | #333 | $68,398 |
| 316 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $76,469 | $80,628 | #298 | $60,031 |
| 317 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $76,196 | $77,469 | #313 | $35,462 |
| 318 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $76,089 | $80,863 | #295 | — |
| 319 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $75,487 | $79,592 | #303 | $48,962 |
Other Majors at Davenport University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,357 | $72,486 | #789 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,898 | $46,861 | #261 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $73,948 | $52,491 | #48 of 271 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $73,487 | $50,720 | #73 of 99 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,344 | $51,384 | #337 of 1176 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $69,737 | $57,502 | #33 of 37 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,792 | $49,970 | #510 of 796 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $67,854 | $51,681 | #91 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $64,247 | $52,603 | #94 of 275 |
| Marketing | $60,463 | $43,093 | #383 of 516 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $58,907 | $41,225 | #7 of 50 |
| Legal Support Services | $54,895 | — | #14 of 32 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,729 | $34,380 | #263 of 610 |
| Social Work | $50,627 | — | #240 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Davenport University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,031 one year after graduating and $76,469 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Davenport University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Davenport University ranks #316 by median pay four years after graduation, and #298 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Davenport University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,073.
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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.