Computer Science at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates in computer science earn 44% less 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 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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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| 339 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $66,113 | $70,887 | #331 | $70,400 |
| 340 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $64,834 | $75,050 | #320 | — |
| 341 | Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO | $62,016 | $66,494 | #341 | — |
| 342 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $59,648 | $63,955 | #344 | $49,629 |
| 343 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $59,648 | $63,955 | #345 | $49,629 |
| 344 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $59,603 | $54,235 | #347 | $34,482 |
| 345 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $58,964 | $57,932 | #346 | $41,976 |
Other Majors at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,140 | $73,569 | #528 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $68,648 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,836 | $45,023 | #780 of 796 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $51,637 | $32,499 | #138 of 207 |
| Business/Commerce | $51,274 | $39,435 | #248 of 271 |
| Biology | $46,344 | $35,416 | #766 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,805 | $36,223 | #597 of 660 |
| Education | $43,653 | — | #21 of 27 |
| Psychology | $42,219 | $36,323 | #912 of 1027 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,671 | $32,588 | #157 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,452 | $32,393 | #675 of 680 |
| Education | — | $29,753 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,629 one year after graduating and $59,648 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranks #342 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences worth it?
Its graduates earn 44% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,451.
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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.