Computer and Information Sciences at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in computer and information sciences earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 292 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $80,423 | $91,287 | #196 | $68,996 |
| 293 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $80,417 | $95,138 | #175 | $68,210 |
| 294 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $80,378 | $83,074 | #274 | $60,188 |
| 295 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $80,285 | $76,415 | #338 | $49,759 |
| 296 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $79,960 | $76,105 | #340 | $52,422 |
| 297 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $79,805 | $94,414 | #178 | $65,223 |
| 298 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $79,805 | $94,414 | #179 | $65,223 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,759 one year after graduating and $80,285 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University at Albany ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #338 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.