Computer Science at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in computer science earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian State 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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| 183 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $98,277 | $116,267 | #85 | $74,159 |
| 184 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $97,827 | $89,016 | #255 | $60,645 |
| 185 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $97,753 | $100,400 | #169 | $54,036 |
| 186 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $97,670 | $104,814 | #144 | $68,675 |
| 187 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $97,335 | $101,049 | #164 | $64,699 |
| 188 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $97,290 | $107,880 | #126 | — |
| 189 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $97,043 | $104,051 | #148 | $69,239 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,675 one year after graduating and $97,670 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #186 by median pay four years after graduation, and #144 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.