Computer Science at Franklin University
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Franklin University graduates in computer science earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Franklin 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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| 107 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $111,661 | $106,660 | #133 | $82,861 |
| 108 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $111,612 | $98,286 | #189 | $86,167 |
| 109 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $111,187 | $103,982 | #149 | $73,874 |
| 110 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $111,131 | $118,593 | #74 | $76,264 |
| 111 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $111,099 | $109,154 | #120 | $81,363 |
| 112 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $110,853 | $124,462 | #57 | $78,610 |
| 113 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $110,178 | $112,052 | #100 | $62,647 |
Other Majors at Franklin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $102,099 | $65,120 | #13 of 99 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $99,898 | $63,560 | #24 of 166 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,175 | $63,310 | #324 of 459 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $73,574 | $61,645 | #280 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,306 | $56,588 | #421 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $66,648 | $50,827 | #107 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,816 | $51,929 | #601 of 796 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $64,101 | $46,518 | #76 of 178 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $61,736 | — | #60 of 299 |
| Business/Commerce | $60,893 | $51,408 | #193 of 271 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,747 | $38,103 | #178 of 660 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,702 | $49,853 | #150 of 275 |
| Marketing | $57,398 | $42,521 | #424 of 516 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,543 | $39,387 | #41 of 59 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,597 | — | #576 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Franklin University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,264 one year after graduating and $111,131 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Franklin University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Franklin University ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Franklin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,291.
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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.
