Computer Software and Media Applications at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
College of Charleston graduates in computer software and media applications earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Charleston Compares for Computer Software and Media Applications
All 54 colleges reporting computer software and media applications 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $162,114 | $170,930 | #1 | $98,117 |
| 2 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $131,198 | $124,345 | #2 | $95,292 |
| 3 | DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA | $122,375 | $112,559 | #3 | $81,885 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $115,839 | $105,406 | #4 | $103,071 |
| 5 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $98,816 | $87,018 | #9 | — |
| 6 | Park University Parkville, MO | $98,256 | $105,351 | #5 | — |
| 7 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $96,616 | $94,925 | #7 | $54,859 |
| 8 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $95,430 | $84,036 | #10 | $86,193 |
| 9 | Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL | $92,070 | $97,997 | #6 | $61,197 |
| 10 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $88,096 | $83,849 | #12 | $69,052 |
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| 29 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $59,766 | $64,118 | #22 | $38,234 |
| 30 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $58,655 | $61,845 | #25 | $41,784 |
| 31 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $57,772 | $53,214 | #32 | $40,882 |
| 32 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $52,596 | $58,321 | #30 | $34,166 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | $51,764 | $52,644 | #33 | $43,144 |
| 34 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $51,596 | $52,458 | #34 | $33,997 |
| 35 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,722 | $50,418 | #38 | $46,211 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Charleston computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,166 one year after graduating and $52,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Charleston rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, College of Charleston ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at College of Charleston worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for computer software and media applications ($58,894), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,375.
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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.