Computer and Information Sciences at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
College of Charleston graduates in computer and information sciences earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Charleston 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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| 127 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $98,526 | $104,868 | #104 | $68,793 |
| 128 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $98,382 | $96,660 | #158 | $65,127 |
| 129 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $98,108 | $102,086 | #115 | $70,530 |
| 130 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $98,059 | $108,732 | #75 | $67,438 |
| 131 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $97,926 | $85,948 | #245 | $68,183 |
| 132 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $97,414 | $85,492 | #249 | $59,653 |
| 133 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $97,265 | $92,576 | #191 | $64,614 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Charleston computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,438 one year after graduating and $98,059 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Charleston rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, College of Charleston ranks #130 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at College of Charleston worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.