Computer Science at Rhodes College
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Rhodes College graduates in computer science earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhodes 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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| 303 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $79,438 | $82,659 | #289 | — |
| 304 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $79,403 | $86,739 | #273 | $46,710 |
| 305 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $79,154 | $77,768 | #312 | $52,115 |
| 306 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $78,973 | $86,269 | #275 | $60,225 |
| 307 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $78,943 | $71,833 | #330 | $42,882 |
| 308 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $78,137 | $79,442 | #305 | — |
| 309 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $77,554 | $76,196 | #317 | $48,587 |
Other Majors at Rhodes College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $82,950 | $57,814 | #156 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,838 | $58,550 | #183 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,062 | $35,537 | #103 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $56,744 | $23,835 | #92 of 118 |
| Biology | $50,036 | $28,901 | #685 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,042 | — | #281 of 576 |
| Psychology | — | $37,563 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $35,556 | — |
| History | — | $29,279 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhodes College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,225 one year after graduating and $78,973 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhodes College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Rhodes College ranks #306 by median pay four years after graduation, and #275 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Rhodes College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,982.
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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.