Computer and Information Sciences at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 7% 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 Arcadia 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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| 222 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $86,268 | $89,376 | #213 | $65,020 |
| 223 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $86,252 | $82,094 | #290 | — |
| 224 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $86,238 | $77,642 | #328 | $69,334 |
| 225 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $86,116 | $87,581 | #227 | $50,672 |
| 226 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $86,012 | $87,475 | #230 | $55,402 |
| 227 | Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | $85,900 | $86,406 | #239 | $58,253 |
| 228 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $85,864 | $88,227 | #220 | $59,500 |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,901 | $46,846 | #379 of 796 |
| Biology | $73,377 | $40,110 | #62 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,517 | $29,772 | #224 of 1027 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,307 | $30,872 | #56 of 87 |
| Criminology | $47,772 | $33,823 | #102 of 113 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,802 | — | #487 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,740 | $27,061 | #625 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,087 | $17,203 | #151 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,489 | $22,389 | #310 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,672 one year after graduating and $86,116 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Arcadia University ranks #225 by median pay four years after graduation, and #227 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,358.
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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.