Computer Science at Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Allegheny College graduates in computer science earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Allegheny College 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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| 268 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $86,730 | $85,212 | #277 | — |
| 269 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $86,520 | $95,937 | #212 | $64,267 |
| 270 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $86,372 | $92,689 | #234 | $67,781 |
| 271 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $86,069 | $87,533 | #268 | $58,811 |
| 272 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | $85,936 | $78,192 | #311 | $72,448 |
| 273 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $85,353 | $86,805 | #272 | $61,299 |
| 274 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $85,351 | $81,236 | #293 | $59,516 |
Other Majors at Allegheny College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $79,018 | $51,722 | #190 of 368 |
| Public Health | $64,595 | $32,328 | #46 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,241 | $30,834 | #316 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,989 | $35,620 | #335 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,366 | $31,994 | #323 of 660 |
| History | $53,454 | $20,713 | #170 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,381 | — | #204 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,265 | $30,552 | #176 of 265 |
| Psychology | $48,890 | $35,218 | #610 of 1027 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,178 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $24,303 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $21,822 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Allegheny College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,811 one year after graduating and $86,069 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Allegheny College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Allegheny College ranks #271 by median pay four years after graduation, and #268 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Allegheny College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.