Computer and Information Sciences at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Michigan 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 |
| … | |||||
| 353 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $74,788 | $68,052 | #396 | $49,916 |
| 354 | Salem University Salem, WV | $74,772 | $88,459 | #217 | — |
| 355 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $74,677 | $75,947 | #343 | $48,056 |
| 356 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $74,566 | $78,621 | #319 | $55,770 |
| 357 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $74,298 | $67,606 | #398 | — |
| 358 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $74,218 | $87,804 | #223 | $57,265 |
| 359 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA | $74,043 | $75,302 | #346 | $47,944 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,770 one year after graduating and $74,566 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #356 by median pay four years after graduation, and #319 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,646.
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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.