Computer and Information Sciences at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in computer and information sciences earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Wilmington 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 |
| … | |||||
| 367 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $72,734 | $63,838 | #430 | $41,421 |
| 368 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $72,528 | $73,740 | #360 | $56,475 |
| 369 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $72,220 | $70,956 | #380 | $42,284 |
| 370 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $71,964 | $77,228 | #329 | $54,105 |
| 371 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $71,761 | $76,380 | #339 | $49,049 |
| 372 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,497 | $76,726 | #335 | $54,088 |
| 373 | American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $71,486 | $74,003 | #357 | $51,687 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,105 one year after graduating and $71,964 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #370 by median pay four years after graduation, and #329 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.