Computer Science at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Willamette University graduates in computer science earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Willamette 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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| 163 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $101,273 | $99,500 | #185 | $72,910 |
| 164 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $101,188 | $96,656 | #207 | $69,964 |
| 165 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $100,887 | $91,801 | #240 | $59,374 |
| 166 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $100,650 | $101,243 | #162 | $80,077 |
| 167 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $100,586 | $91,527 | #241 | $74,523 |
| 168 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $100,582 | $104,123 | #147 | $66,803 |
| 169 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $100,385 | $107,126 | #129 | $68,280 |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $79,592 | — | #21 of 209 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,412 | $31,472 | #43 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,407 | $35,162 | #247 of 565 |
| Economics | $63,255 | $45,993 | #334 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,657 | $28,697 | #138 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,060 | $32,863 | #253 of 576 |
| Biology | $45,197 | $25,100 | #787 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,870 | — | #231 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,256 | — | #391 of 423 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $80,077 one year after graduating and $100,650 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Willamette University ranks #166 by median pay four years after graduation, and #162 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Willamette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009).
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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.