Computer and Information Sciences at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Reno graduates in computer and information sciences earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nevada-Reno 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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| 320 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $77,701 | $78,999 | #313 | $52,274 |
| 321 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $77,461 | $73,727 | #361 | — |
| 322 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $77,439 | $82,346 | #286 | $55,422 |
| 323 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $77,237 | $80,163 | #308 | $52,970 |
| 324 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $77,175 | $82,357 | #285 | $63,310 |
| 325 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $77,155 | $73,436 | #365 | $29,816 |
| 326 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $77,125 | $84,251 | #261 | $58,060 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Reno computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,970 one year after graduating and $77,237 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Reno rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of Nevada-Reno ranks #323 by median pay four years after graduation, and #308 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of Nevada-Reno worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.