Computer and Information Sciences at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates in computer and information sciences earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Upstate 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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| 396 | Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX | $67,919 | $69,054 | #392 | — |
| 397 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $67,899 | $70,289 | #382 | $61,318 |
| 398 | East Central University Ada, OK | $67,666 | $75,973 | #342 | $45,779 |
| 399 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $67,286 | $74,610 | #352 | $49,999 |
| 400 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $66,821 | $74,094 | #354 | $30,082 |
| 401 | ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA | $66,214 | $60,294 | #437 | $61,328 |
| 402 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $66,202 | $60,239 | #438 | $42,180 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Upstate computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,999 one year after graduating and $67,286 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Upstate rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of South Carolina-Upstate ranks #399 by median pay four years after graduation, and #352 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of South Carolina-Upstate worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,500.
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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.