Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 644 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates in computer science earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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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| 217 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $93,282 | $99,546 | #183 | $73,932 |
| 218 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $93,282 | $99,546 | #184 | $73,932 |
| 219 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $93,094 | $99,816 | #177 | $64,949 |
| 220 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $93,037 | $99,842 | #176 | $67,704 |
| 221 | Centre College Danville, KY | $93,000 | $105,304 | #143 | — |
| 222 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $92,606 | $94,181 | #222 | $65,098 |
| 223 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $92,519 | $84,186 | #282 | $60,028 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,712 | $107,088 | — |
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 science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,704 one year after graduating and $93,037 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 science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranks #220 by median pay four years after graduation, and #176 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at University of North Carolina at Charlotte worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,504.
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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.