Computer Science at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Fayetteville State University graduates in computer science earn 66% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fayetteville 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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| 346 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $58,951 | $68,240 | #337 | $45,907 |
| 347 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $58,951 | $68,240 | #338 | $45,907 |
| 348 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $49,084 | $52,658 | #348 | $36,053 |
| 349 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $36,164 | $38,809 | #349 | $50,940 |
Other Majors at Fayetteville State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,701 | $73,448 | #409 of 966 |
| Fire Protection | $73,969 | $67,586 | #14 of 19 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,732 | $42,080 | #212 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,881 | $28,332 | #719 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,094 | $30,944 | #1121 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,660 | $29,016 | #566 of 660 |
| Social Work | $46,119 | $29,726 | #361 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,610 | — | #375 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,889 | $33,544 | #404 of 462 |
| Psychology | $43,358 | $31,217 | #867 of 1027 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,270 | $32,069 | #267 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $40,056 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,325 | $24,210 | #640 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,454 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fayetteville State University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,940 one year after graduating and $36,164 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fayetteville State University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Fayetteville State University ranks #349 by median pay four years after graduation, and #349 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Fayetteville State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 66% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,248.
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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.