Computer and Information Sciences at North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
North Carolina Wesleyan University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 42% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Wesleyan University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences 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 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 447 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $55,814 | $53,123 | #454 | — |
| 448 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $55,648 | $59,385 | #441 | $39,279 |
| 449 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $55,184 | $62,639 | #433 | $45,526 |
| 450 | North Carolina Wesleyan University Rocky Mount, NC | $53,598 | $57,518 | #446 | $42,142 |
| 451 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $53,022 | $56,900 | #448 | $45,532 |
| 452 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $51,805 | $58,659 | #444 | — |
| 453 | Husson University Bangor, ME | $50,096 | $53,239 | #453 | — |
Other Majors at North Carolina Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,327 | $39,220 | #777 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,983 | $37,358 | #1069 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,733 | — | #211 of 680 |
| Marketing | $49,827 | $45,880 | #496 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,805 | $33,735 | #624 of 660 |
| Psychology | $41,976 | $30,570 | #921 of 1027 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $38,717 | — | #32 of 45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Wesleyan University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,142 one year after graduating and $53,598 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Wesleyan University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, North Carolina Wesleyan University ranks #450 by median pay four years after graduation, and #446 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at North Carolina Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,834.
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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.