Computer Science at Princeton University
Princeton, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 201 graduates a year
Princeton University graduates in computer science earn 104% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Princeton 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 |
Other Majors at Princeton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $214,274 | — | #2 of 189 |
| Economics | $160,763 | $103,041 | #3 of 368 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $115,927 | $85,328 | #7 of 318 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $107,792 | $73,630 | #2 of 34 |
| Operations Research | — | $100,354 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $88,576 | $63,317 | #20 of 565 |
| History | $80,347 | $45,363 | #10 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $63,216 | $47,050 | #29 of 82 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $62,344 | $53,038 | #6 of 62 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,323 | $35,178 | #45 of 576 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $41,848 | — |
| Sociology | — | $32,914 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $32,647 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Princeton University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $146,624 one year after graduating and $217,973 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Princeton University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Princeton University ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Princeton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 104% more 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.