Computer Science at Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Wofford College graduates in computer science earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wofford College 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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| 266 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $87,099 | $76,700 | #315 | $57,007 |
| 267 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $86,853 | $93,206 | #229 | $28,892 |
| 268 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $86,730 | $85,212 | #277 | — |
| 269 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $86,520 | $95,937 | #212 | $64,267 |
| 270 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $86,372 | $92,689 | #234 | $67,781 |
| 271 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $86,069 | $87,533 | #268 | $58,811 |
| 272 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | $85,936 | $78,192 | #311 | $72,448 |
Other Majors at Wofford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,643 | $57,335 | #203 of 452 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,906 | $48,055 | #43 of 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,576 | $51,552 | #283 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,661 | $34,277 | #146 of 565 |
| Biology | $61,484 | $24,287 | #293 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,200 | $39,499 | #65 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,036 | $34,478 | #82 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,044 | $30,824 | #133 of 265 |
| Psychology | $52,046 | $34,429 | #393 of 1027 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $43,428 | — |
| History | — | $30,189 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wofford College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,267 one year after graduating and $86,520 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wofford College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Wofford College ranks #269 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Wofford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.