Computer and Information Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Master's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Middle Tennessee State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middle Tennessee State University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 78 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 | $222,544 | $226,329 | #1 | $125,122 |
| 2 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $201,287 | $183,158 | #6 | $146,806 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $196,985 | $204,972 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $196,882 | $187,391 | #5 | $123,586 |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $195,622 | $202,508 | #3 | $150,671 |
| 6 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $193,154 | $196,439 | #4 | $138,781 |
| 7 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $189,806 | $167,144 | #11 | $158,673 |
| 8 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $184,407 | $175,517 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $176,945 | $155,290 | #16 | $139,520 |
| 10 | New York University New York, NY | $173,716 | $165,342 | #12 | $107,240 |
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| 49 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $115,873 | $110,287 | #53 | $87,187 |
| 50 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $113,980 | $121,317 | #43 | $80,760 |
| 51 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $110,932 | $118,073 | #45 | $87,236 |
| 52 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $109,171 | $119,258 | #44 | $84,311 |
| 53 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $108,975 | $95,646 | #63 | $84,539 |
| 54 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $108,285 | $116,205 | #48 | $83,492 |
| 55 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $107,641 | $110,603 | #51 | $97,286 |
Other Majors at Middle Tennessee State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,477 | $92,221 | #369 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,846 | $76,031 | #352 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,230 | $70,094 | #177 of 349 |
| Psychology | $81,371 | $59,076 | #14 of 92 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $77,013 | $62,176 | #10 of 13 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $76,590 | $55,570 | #7 of 34 |
| Social Work | $64,885 | $50,630 | #102 of 279 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,552 | $56,415 | #318 of 453 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $62,418 | $39,958 | #64 of 165 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $56,781 | $52,200 | #146 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $53,134 | $46,032 | #246 of 302 |
| Library Science and Administration | $50,169 | $46,127 | #47 of 54 |
| History | $47,898 | $35,025 | #32 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middle Tennessee State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $84,311 one year after graduating and $109,171 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middle Tennessee State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Middle Tennessee State University ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Middle Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($124,201), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,750.
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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.