Computer and Information Sciences at Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 190 graduates a year
Clemson University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 10% 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 Clemson University 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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| 107 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $102,639 | $116,504 | #55 | $78,435 |
| 108 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $101,670 | $103,399 | #109 | $73,393 |
| 109 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $101,498 | $89,076 | #216 | $75,619 |
| 110 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $101,301 | $112,327 | #62 | $73,374 |
| 111 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $101,170 | $103,954 | #107 | $71,183 |
| 112 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $101,170 | $103,954 | #108 | $71,183 |
| 113 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $100,975 | $107,755 | #80 | $69,548 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clemson University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,374 one year after graduating and $101,301 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clemson University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Clemson University ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Clemson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,611.
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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.