Computer and Information Sciences at Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Peirce College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Peirce College 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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| 404 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $65,892 | $67,013 | #402 | $49,298 |
| 405 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $65,892 | $67,013 | #403 | $49,298 |
| 406 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $65,892 | $67,013 | #404 | $49,298 |
| 407 | Peirce College Philadelphia, PA | $65,881 | $67,002 | #405 | $66,352 |
| 408 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $65,823 | $70,637 | #381 | — |
| 409 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $65,405 | $66,498 | #411 | $44,173 |
| 410 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $65,368 | $57,373 | #447 | $41,876 |
Other Majors at Peirce College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,451 | — | #367 of 796 |
| Legal Support Services | $66,978 | $46,406 | #2 of 32 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,070 | $55,328 | #531 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,068 | $48,710 | #397 of 660 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,003 | $49,849 | #229 of 275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Peirce College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,352 one year after graduating and $65,881 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Peirce College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Peirce College ranks #407 by median pay four years after graduation, and #405 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Peirce College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,687.
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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.