Computer and Information Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 145 graduates a year
Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates in computer and information sciences earn 29% 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus 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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| 46 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA | $120,729 | $122,782 | #46 | $84,050 |
| 47 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $120,729 | $122,782 | #47 | $84,050 |
| 48 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $119,655 | $124,507 | #34 | $80,566 |
| 49 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $118,833 | $126,813 | #30 | $82,448 |
| 50 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $118,521 | $107,924 | #77 | $84,338 |
| 51 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $118,324 | $106,529 | #89 | $77,969 |
| 52 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $118,277 | $125,891 | #32 | $69,707 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio State University-Main Campus computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $82,448 one year after graduating and $118,833 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio State University-Main Campus rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,076.
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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.