Computer and Information Sciences at Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Walden University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walden 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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| 201 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $89,918 | $78,914 | #315 | $38,293 |
| 202 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $89,476 | $95,236 | #174 | $58,379 |
| 203 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $89,305 | $85,000 | #256 | $59,317 |
| 204 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $89,230 | $85,234 | #253 | $77,690 |
| 205 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $88,991 | $84,701 | #257 | — |
| 206 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $88,915 | $87,572 | #228 | $67,736 |
| 207 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $88,490 | $100,444 | #124 | $63,900 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at Walden University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,040 | $91,087 | $41,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | $125,626 | — | — |
Other Majors at Walden University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,892 | $88,877 | #83 of 966 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $74,633 | — | #3 of 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,978 | $57,220 | #482 of 1176 |
| Public Health | $63,061 | $44,285 | #63 of 215 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,148 | $53,592 | #677 of 796 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $61,434 | $50,436 | #66 of 156 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $58,602 | $52,398 | #144 of 275 |
| Psychology | $55,974 | $37,944 | #211 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $55,040 | $36,492 | #14 of 94 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,456 | $50,634 | #424 of 660 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $43,103 | $43,693 | #141 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $36,427 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walden University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,690 one year after graduating and $89,230 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walden University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Walden University ranks #204 by median pay four years after graduation, and #253 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Walden University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $43,204.
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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.