Computer Science at Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Southwest Baptist University graduates in computer science earn 42% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwest Baptist University 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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| 338 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $67,173 | $76,060 | #319 | $36,938 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Southwest Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,525 | $69,273 | #787 of 966 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,770 | $30,837 | #142 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,182 | — | #930 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $43,058 | $30,870 | #873 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,618 | $35,507 | #329 of 345 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $38,801 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,697 | $27,348 | #670 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Baptist University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,016 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Baptist University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Southwest Baptist University ranks #341 by median pay four years after graduation, and #341 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Southwest Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009).
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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.