Computer and Information Sciences at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
Mississippi State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mississippi 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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| 247 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $83,000 | $85,922 | #246 | $57,415 |
| 248 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $82,982 | $93,961 | #181 | $62,411 |
| 249 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $82,853 | $86,213 | #241 | $55,977 |
| 250 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $82,852 | $100,525 | #123 | $58,755 |
| 251 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $82,795 | $75,392 | #345 | $68,364 |
| 252 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $82,729 | $79,227 | #312 | $60,222 |
| 253 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $82,688 | $97,441 | #145 | $51,896 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,755 one year after graduating and $82,852 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Mississippi State University ranks #250 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Mississippi State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less 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.