Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 149 graduates a year
Case Western Reserve University graduates in computer science earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Case Western Reserve 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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| 34 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $147,511 | $134,225 | #41 | $90,476 |
| 35 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $146,685 | $157,366 | #24 | $94,786 |
| 36 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $143,900 | $126,094 | #54 | $92,974 |
| 37 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $143,580 | $153,221 | #26 | $95,688 |
| 38 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $143,204 | $126,106 | #53 | $86,749 |
| 39 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $142,800 | $135,341 | #39 | $90,625 |
| 40 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $142,680 | $125,645 | #55 | $100,596 |
Other Majors at Case Western Reserve University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $114,601 | $53,148 | #38 of 368 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $106,134 | $83,639 | #11 of 59 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,557 | $83,227 | #112 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $96,533 | $83,706 | #81 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,197 | $76,736 | #103 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $94,168 | $78,815 | #59 of 118 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,760 | $67,830 | #118 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,582 | $69,389 | #435 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $85,493 | $65,784 | #135 of 452 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,980 | $74,266 | #194 of 233 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,451 | — | #54 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,576 | — | #458 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $55,540 | $28,972 | #223 of 1027 |
| Biology | $53,604 | $26,254 | #579 of 841 |
| Marketing | — | $45,251 | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | $30,198 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $22,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Case Western Reserve University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $95,688 one year after graduating and $143,580 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Case Western Reserve University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Case Western Reserve University ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Case Western Reserve University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,391.
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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.