Computer Programming at Kent State University at Salem
Salem, OH · Associate's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Kent State University at Salem graduates in computer programming earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kent State University at Salem Compares for Computer Programming
All 54 colleges reporting computer programming 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 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $87,708 | $83,780 | #5 | $55,069 |
| 2 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $86,910 | $92,746 | #1 | $55,996 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $86,187 | $90,658 | #2 | $63,559 |
| 4 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $79,878 | $85,020 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $79,023 | $84,729 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $77,481 | $80,623 | #7 | $54,652 |
| 7 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $77,267 | $80,400 | #8 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $76,683 | $81,619 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $73,172 | $78,456 | #9 | $46,804 |
| 10 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | $71,717 | $65,964 | #20 | — |
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| 45 | Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH | $45,424 | $48,474 | #41 | $36,388 |
| 46 | Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH | $45,424 | $48,474 | #42 | $36,388 |
| 47 | Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH | $45,424 | $48,474 | #43 | $36,388 |
| 48 | Kent State University at Salem Salem, OH | $45,424 | $48,474 | #44 | $36,388 |
| 49 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $45,424 | $48,474 | #45 | $36,388 |
| 50 | Kent State University at Geauga Burton, OH | $45,424 | $48,474 | #46 | $36,388 |
| 51 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA | $44,890 | $41,289 | #52 | — |
Other Majors at Kent State University at Salem by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,980 | $46,778 | #321 of 560 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,510 | $34,969 | #142 of 947 |
| Business/Commerce | $47,501 | $38,871 | #127 of 205 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,306 | — | #207 of 426 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $34,197 | $18,576 | #118 of 160 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $32,557 | — | #261 of 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kent State University at Salem computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,388 one year after graduating and $45,424 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kent State University at Salem rank for computer programming?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Kent State University at Salem ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Kent State University at Salem worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for computer programming ($58,070), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,750.
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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.