Computer Software and Media Applications at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Master's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in computer software and media applications earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Appalachian State University Compares for Computer Software and Media Applications
All 26 colleges reporting computer software and media applications 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 Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $179,055 | $162,928 | #1 | $134,800 |
| 2 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $162,691 | $148,145 | #4 | $126,908 |
| 3 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $158,667 | $155,889 | #3 | $115,112 |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $158,542 | $139,613 | #5 | $97,389 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $158,542 | $139,613 | #6 | $97,389 |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $148,845 | $159,732 | #2 | $115,689 |
| 7 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $140,898 | $138,431 | #7 | $96,484 |
| 8 | Boston University Boston, MA | $140,032 | $123,313 | #10 | $98,965 |
| 9 | Regis University Denver, CO | $139,693 | $130,640 | #8 | $111,117 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $134,232 | $117,622 | #12 | $106,364 |
| … | |||||
| 15 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $114,338 | $108,826 | #17 | $116,604 |
| 16 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $113,586 | $115,518 | #14 | $70,280 |
| 17 | The New School New York, NY | $113,315 | $107,852 | #18 | $67,877 |
| 18 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $107,500 | $115,363 | #15 | — |
| 19 | Pace University New York, NY | $105,796 | $100,696 | #20 | — |
| 20 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $96,989 | $98,639 | #21 | $86,750 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $95,801 | $97,430 | #22 | $75,582 |
Other Computer Software and Media Applications Credentials at Appalachian State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $74,802 | $104,433 | $24,814 |
Other Majors at Appalachian State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn $107,500 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for computer software and media applications ($120,083).
← All data for Appalachian State University · Methodology
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.