Computer Science at Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Charleston Southern University graduates in computer science earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Charleston Southern 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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| 185 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $97,753 | $100,400 | #169 | $54,036 |
| 186 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $97,670 | $104,814 | #144 | $68,675 |
| 187 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $97,335 | $101,049 | #164 | $64,699 |
| 188 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $97,290 | $107,880 | #126 | — |
| 189 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $97,043 | $104,051 | #148 | $69,239 |
| 190 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $97,001 | $90,715 | #248 | $77,761 |
| 191 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $96,494 | $88,881 | #256 | $59,203 |
Other Majors at Charleston Southern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,175 | $66,310 | #880 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,117 | $64,920 | #399 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,600 | — | #740 of 796 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $57,482 | — | #172 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,253 | — | #155 of 275 |
| Marketing | $57,179 | — | #430 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,162 | $33,633 | #392 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,824 | $33,518 | #419 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,154 | $40,612 | #247 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,715 | $26,722 | #481 of 610 |
| Biology | $46,399 | $29,891 | #764 of 841 |
| Social Sciences | $44,416 | $23,797 | #72 of 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,743 | $40,478 | #545 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,934 | $35,364 | #922 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,925 | — | #254 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Charleston Southern University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $97,290 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Charleston Southern University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Charleston Southern University ranks #188 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Charleston Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.
