Computer Science at Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Messiah University graduates in computer science earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Messiah 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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| 318 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $76,089 | $80,863 | #295 | — |
| 319 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $75,487 | $79,592 | #303 | $48,962 |
| 320 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $75,487 | $78,548 | #308 | $48,962 |
| 321 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $74,941 | $76,216 | #316 | $49,205 |
| 322 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $74,925 | $88,293 | #260 | $66,795 |
| 323 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $74,845 | $68,104 | #339 | $45,846 |
| 324 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $74,818 | $78,887 | #307 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Messiah University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,205 one year after graduating and $74,941 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Messiah University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Messiah University ranks #321 by median pay four years after graduation, and #316 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Messiah University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% 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.