Computer Science at Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Winston-Salem State University graduates in computer science earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Winston-Salem State University 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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| 207 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $94,475 | $98,054 | #198 | $64,854 |
| 208 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $94,397 | $85,957 | #276 | $58,225 |
| 209 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $94,380 | $101,252 | #161 | $67,181 |
| 210 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $94,298 | $101,195 | #163 | $50,927 |
| 211 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $94,111 | $100,964 | #165 | $59,863 |
| 212 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $93,438 | $91,802 | #239 | $77,257 |
| 213 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $93,282 | $99,546 | #179 | $73,932 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Winston-Salem State University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,927 one year after graduating and $94,298 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Winston-Salem State University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Winston-Salem State University ranks #210 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Winston-Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,721.
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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.