Computer and Information Sciences at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year

$84,050
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$120,729
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$92,374
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#40 of 459
Rank by pay
#40 of 459
Rank, wage-adjusted
$25,000
Median federal debt

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks graduates in computer and information sciences earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.

How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 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.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA$241,380$245,486#1$146,204
2University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA$216,722$197,203#2$136,099
3Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD$196,467$172,423#6$109,514
4Yale University New Haven, CT$188,157$169,401#7$133,293
5Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA$187,437$190,625#3—
6Rice University Houston, TX$182,443$185,491#4$131,154
7Wellesley College Wellesley, MA$177,213$156,055#9$100,644
8University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI$172,904$182,307#5$113,634
9Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA$163,708$148,964#13$115,587
10Northeastern University Boston, MA$163,708$144,162#15$115,587
…
37Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon, PA$120,729$122,782#37$84,050
38Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, PA$120,729$122,782#38$84,050
39Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA$120,729$122,782#39$84,050
40Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA$120,729$122,782#40$84,050
41Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA$120,729$122,782#41$84,050
42Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA$120,729$122,782#42$84,050
43Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA$120,729$122,782#43$84,050

Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$98,637$73,941#18 of 99
Information Science/Studies$91,671$66,209#30 of 148
Accounting and Related Services$88,192$63,425#135 of 796
Mechanical Engineering$87,997$69,772#239 of 318
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$81,835$65,043#17 of 23
Human Resources Management and Services$81,755$58,884#23 of 187
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$77,336$43,288#19 of 110
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians$75,919——
Biological and Physical Sciences$69,102$35,639#8 of 33
Political Science and Government$68,918$41,201#135 of 565
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$67,399$30,133#45 of 610
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs$66,866$39,582#6 of 22
Business/Commerce$65,292$45,110#127 of 271
Biology$64,910$33,417#187 of 841
Hospitality Administration/Management$63,798$39,808#28 of 137
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,877$37,240#254 of 660
Communication and Media Studies$55,505$34,181#287 of 660
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,362$45,795#137 of 680
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$51,635$33,153#50 of 85
Psychology$49,543$32,408#543 of 1027
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$44,913$27,886#49 of 255
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences—$35,700—

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks computer and information sciences graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $84,050 one year after graduating and $120,729 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks rank for computer and information sciences?

Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is computer and information sciences at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks worth it?

Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.

← All data for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks · Methodology

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.