Computer and Information Sciences at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 114 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 2% more 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 Grand Valley 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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| 149 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $95,398 | $91,125 | #199 | $71,742 |
| 150 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $95,089 | $90,505 | #201 | $47,967 |
| 151 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $95,076 | $107,919 | #78 | $75,159 |
| 152 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $94,330 | $99,460 | #134 | $74,360 |
| 153 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $94,236 | $89,693 | #209 | $63,463 |
| 154 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $94,101 | $82,585 | #280 | $72,926 |
| 155 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $94,024 | $108,865 | #74 | $63,674 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at Grand Valley State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,198 | — | — |
Other Majors at Grand Valley State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,360 one year after graduating and $94,330 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #152 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.