Computer Science at Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · Bachelor's Degree · about 136 graduates a year
Dartmouth College graduates in computer science earn 88% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 9% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dartmouth College 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 |
| 11 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $201,702 | $185,788 | #11 | $132,919 |
| 12 | California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | $200,511 | $182,452 | #13 | $173,344 |
| 13 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $198,257 | $180,401 | #14 | $132,265 |
| 14 | Duke University Durham, NC | $195,809 | $210,131 | #4 | $133,356 |
Other Majors at Dartmouth College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $168,580 | $108,255 | #4 of 309 |
| Economics | $152,929 | $94,675 | #6 of 368 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $143,067 | $41,673 | #1 of 67 |
| History | $136,403 | $61,127 | #1 of 459 |
| Engineering Science | $113,749 | $89,929 | #1 of 9 |
| Political Science and Government | $106,153 | $72,618 | #2 of 565 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | — | $102,938 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $99,344 | $42,947 | #1 of 82 |
| Biology | $87,026 | $36,525 | #10 of 841 |
| Psychology | $86,896 | — | #3 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $81,722 | $64,377 | #4 of 462 |
| Geography and Cartography | $72,985 | $56,756 | #11 of 117 |
| Anthropology | $70,846 | $40,071 | #5 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $68,523 | $30,246 | #2 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $67,020 | $47,671 | #28 of 265 |
| Area Studies | $65,226 | $48,565 | #22 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,090 | $45,157 | #80 of 576 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $31,967 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dartmouth College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $132,919 one year after graduating and $201,702 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dartmouth College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Dartmouth College ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Dartmouth College worth it?
Its graduates earn 88% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,490.
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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.