Computer Science at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates in computer science earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 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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| 287 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $83,527 | $96,689 | #206 | $62,452 |
| 288 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $83,339 | $81,880 | #292 | $74,745 |
| 289 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $83,259 | $82,002 | #291 | $60,361 |
| 290 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $82,644 | $90,280 | #250 | $59,567 |
| 291 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $82,464 | $86,949 | #271 | $67,392 |
| 292 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $82,328 | $87,628 | #267 | — |
| 293 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $82,159 | $80,721 | #297 | $60,726 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,585 | — | — |
Other Majors at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,567 one year after graduating and $82,644 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga ranks #290 by median pay four years after graduation, and #250 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,975.
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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.