Computer Science at University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Scranton graduates in computer science earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Scranton 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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| 179 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $98,411 | $97,821 | #199 | — |
| 180 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $98,406 | $105,604 | #140 | $65,958 |
| 181 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $98,373 | $93,631 | #227 | $70,239 |
| 182 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $98,369 | $100,042 | #174 | $55,390 |
| 183 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $98,277 | $116,267 | #85 | $74,159 |
| 184 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $97,827 | $89,016 | #255 | $60,645 |
| 185 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $97,753 | $100,400 | #169 | $54,036 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Scranton computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,390 one year after graduating and $98,369 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Scranton rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, University of Scranton ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #174 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at University of Scranton worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.