Computer Science at Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Central Penn College graduates in computer science earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Penn 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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| 328 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $72,410 | $83,820 | #284 | $57,961 |
| 329 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $71,601 | $65,152 | #342 | $41,631 |
| 330 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $71,490 | $65,051 | #343 | $53,566 |
| 331 | Central Penn College Summerdale, PA | $71,198 | $72,409 | #328 | $49,718 |
| 332 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $69,304 | $72,114 | #329 | $52,324 |
| 333 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $68,723 | $73,750 | #322 | — |
| 334 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $68,248 | $69,409 | #336 | — |
Other Majors at Central Penn College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,007 | $49,497 | #536 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,077 | $52,185 | #713 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,467 | $47,565 | #185 of 275 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | $47,979 | $40,226 | #12 of 13 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,203 | $40,145 | #585 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Penn College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,718 one year after graduating and $71,198 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Penn College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Central Penn College ranks #331 by median pay four years after graduation, and #328 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Central Penn College worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,371.
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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.