Computer and Information Sciences at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 117 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates in computer and information sciences earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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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| 243 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $83,267 | $87,587 | #226 | $60,397 |
| 244 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $83,249 | $86,180 | #242 | $60,736 |
| 245 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $83,041 | $88,387 | #218 | $55,617 |
| 246 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $83,018 | $89,090 | #215 | $60,639 |
| 247 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $83,000 | $85,922 | #246 | $57,415 |
| 248 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $82,982 | $93,961 | #181 | $62,411 |
| 249 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $82,853 | $86,213 | #241 | $55,977 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,492 | $108,285 | $29,420 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Charlotte computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,639 one year after graduating and $83,018 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Charlotte rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranks #246 by median pay four years after graduation, and #215 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of North Carolina at Charlotte worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.