Computer Science at Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Gardner-Webb University graduates in computer science earn 36% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Gardner-Webb 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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| 332 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $69,304 | $72,114 | #329 | $52,324 |
| 333 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $68,723 | $73,750 | #322 | — |
| 334 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $68,248 | $69,409 | #336 | — |
| 335 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $68,175 | $73,161 | #327 | — |
| 336 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $67,854 | $76,184 | #318 | — |
| 337 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $67,292 | $73,509 | #325 | $50,628 |
| 338 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $67,173 | $76,060 | #319 | $36,938 |
Other Majors at Gardner-Webb University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,117 | $71,337 | #881 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,489 | $42,840 | #739 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,918 | $44,261 | #738 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,061 | — | #160 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,709 | $35,433 | #447 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,587 | — | #534 of 1027 |
| Biology | $48,505 | — | #727 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,089 | $39,472 | #243 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,110 | $39,850 | #487 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $42,936 | $34,491 | #50 of 59 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,982 | — | #650 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gardner-Webb University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,175 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gardner-Webb University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Gardner-Webb University ranks #335 by median pay four years after graduation, and #327 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Gardner-Webb University worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% less 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.