Computer Software and Media Applications at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Master's Degree · about 89 graduates a year

$115,689
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$148,845
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$120,083
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#6 of 26
Rank by pay
#2 of 26
Rank, wage-adjusted
$29,283
Median federal debt

North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in computer software and media applications earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.

How North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA$179,055$162,928#1$134,800
2George Mason University Fairfax, VA$162,691$148,145#4$126,908
3DePaul University Chicago, IL$158,667$155,889#3$115,112
4Northeastern University Boston, MA$158,542$139,613#5$97,389
5Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA$158,542$139,613#6$97,389
6North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC$148,845$159,732#2$115,689
7Lewis University Romeoville, IL$140,898$138,431#7$96,484
8Boston University Boston, MA$140,032$123,313#10$98,965
9Regis University Denver, CO$139,693$130,640#8$111,117
10George Washington University Washington, DC$134,232$117,622#12$106,364

Other Majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Computer Science$164,757$108,371#21 of 48
Engineering$145,889$114,929#4 of 29
Applied Mathematics$141,131—#5 of 17
Statistics$137,104$89,500#5 of 18
Chemical Engineering$131,873$114,524#1 of 11
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$131,229$94,086#34 of 62
Business Administration, Management and Operations$127,702$113,700#123 of 861
Civil Engineering$120,234$88,923#3 of 81
Biotechnology$117,649$86,906#7 of 15
Mechanical Engineering$115,376$95,469#42 of 83
Computer Engineering—$114,188—
Accounting and Related Services$95,452$66,000#164 of 349
Systems Science and Theory$90,725$65,032—
Textile Sciences and Engineering$89,842$63,645—
Educational Administration and Supervision$76,369$62,324#129 of 453
Public Administration$74,197$51,393#146 of 243
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$73,155$31,836#7 of 16
Landscape Architecture$70,503$59,524#5 of 7
International Relations and National Security Studies$70,333$51,555#37 of 40
Educational/Instructional Media Design$70,081$60,244#46 of 82
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$70,041$55,077#34 of 58
Architecture$68,840$60,744#41 of 50
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$66,145$55,009#93 of 285
Design and Applied Arts$60,289$52,950#17 of 20
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$59,801$45,117#4 of 8
Social Work$59,556$46,981#202 of 279
Curriculum and Instruction$59,518$55,091#120 of 190
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$59,425$51,233#32 of 75
Student Counseling and Personnel Services$58,010$50,118#166 of 302
English Language and Literature$57,070$35,565#31 of 43

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh computer software and media applications graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $115,689 one year after graduating and $148,845 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 software and media applications?

Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is computer software and media applications at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?

Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for computer software and media applications ($120,083), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,283.

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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.