Computer Science at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 287 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in computer science earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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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| 98 | Regis University Denver, CO | $114,098 | $106,704 | #132 | $75,501 |
| 99 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $113,889 | $114,560 | #92 | $78,669 |
| 100 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $113,610 | $115,542 | #90 | $86,930 |
| 101 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $113,478 | $121,778 | #65 | $85,809 |
| 102 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $112,903 | $107,460 | #127 | $63,632 |
| 103 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $112,780 | $102,622 | #157 | $67,125 |
| 104 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $112,120 | $119,224 | #71 | $85,596 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,371 | $164,757 | $30,750 |
Other Majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $85,809 one year after graduating and $113,478 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.