Computer Science at Widener University
Chester, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Widener University graduates in computer science earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Widener 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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| 191 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $96,494 | $88,881 | #256 | $59,203 |
| 192 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $96,485 | $105,399 | #142 | $57,653 |
| 193 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $96,481 | $99,877 | #175 | $68,763 |
| 194 | Widener University Chester, PA | $96,427 | $98,067 | #197 | $51,536 |
| 195 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $96,365 | $111,550 | #103 | $68,023 |
| 196 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $96,335 | $99,726 | #178 | $76,971 |
| 197 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $96,237 | $100,139 | #172 | $70,730 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Widener University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,536 one year after graduating and $96,427 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Widener University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Widener University ranks #194 by median pay four years after graduation, and #197 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Widener University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.