Computer and Information Sciences at Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Oberlin College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 40% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oberlin College 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 |
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| 23 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $138,673 | $126,183 | #31 | $84,343 |
| 24 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $130,585 | $132,806 | #23 | $83,455 |
| 25 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $129,401 | $131,563 | #25 | $81,231 |
| 26 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $129,395 | $138,084 | #18 | — |
| 27 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $128,703 | $118,379 | #53 | $78,055 |
| 28 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $127,011 | $115,572 | #56 | $79,763 |
| 29 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $126,268 | $134,396 | #21 | $90,651 |
Other Majors at Oberlin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $87,120 | $61,713 | #126 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $70,689 | $30,187 | #117 of 565 |
| History | $60,895 | — | #49 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $55,151 | $20,905 | #42 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,906 | $19,734 | #256 of 576 |
| Psychology | $48,109 | $18,193 | #643 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,580 | — | #241 of 265 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,299 | — | #139 of 423 |
| Biology | $44,095 | $22,684 | #800 of 841 |
| Music | $43,343 | $17,141 | #137 of 268 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $34,593 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $23,519 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $15,501 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $12,441 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oberlin College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $129,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oberlin College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Oberlin College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Oberlin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% more 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.