Computer and Information Sciences at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Oregon University 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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| 195 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $90,430 | $95,348 | #169 | $77,273 |
| 196 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $90,397 | $96,216 | #160 | $62,562 |
| 197 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $90,337 | $95,250 | #173 | — |
| 198 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $90,324 | $90,856 | #200 | $51,703 |
| 199 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $90,197 | $96,794 | #154 | $69,442 |
| 200 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $89,943 | $85,607 | #248 | $51,862 |
| 201 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $89,918 | $78,914 | #315 | $38,293 |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 | $40,289 | #142 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,599 | $42,281 | #208 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 | $44,845 | #101 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 | $32,249 | #270 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,550 | $31,893 | #123 of 207 |
| Public Health | $52,452 | $35,701 | #149 of 215 |
| Psychology | $52,407 | $34,038 | #380 of 1027 |
| Social Sciences | $51,921 | $34,245 | #47 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,630 | $37,600 | #453 of 660 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 | $31,576 | #6 of 20 |
| Education | $46,042 | $43,879 | #51 of 71 |
| Biology | $45,268 | $25,726 | #785 of 841 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $39,320 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,048 | — | #241 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,437 | $31,917 | #407 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $23,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,703 one year after graduating and $90,324 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #198 by median pay four years after graduation, and #200 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,056.
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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.