Computer and Information Sciences at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Master's Degree · about 258 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in computer and information sciences earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Memphis 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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| 64 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $99,708 | $105,131 | #60 | $84,434 |
| 65 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $97,987 | $93,599 | #66 | — |
| 66 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $97,644 | $89,940 | #70 | $76,081 |
| 67 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $96,546 | $105,466 | #59 | $86,810 |
| 68 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $91,087 | $87,008 | #71 | $78,040 |
| 69 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $89,839 | $93,002 | #67 | $67,882 |
| 70 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $89,110 | $94,846 | #64 | $76,404 |
Other Majors at University of Memphis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $115,610 | $98,692 | #299 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $113,843 | $83,471 | #205 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,794 | $66,578 | #161 of 349 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $94,722 | $59,100 | #81 of 211 |
| Public Health | $75,873 | $52,391 | #121 of 201 |
| Education | $71,521 | $63,655 | #54 of 214 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $68,417 | $50,174 | #5 of 33 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,928 | $58,046 | #119 of 243 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,104 | $38,915 | #39 of 165 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $65,320 | $55,105 | #22 of 34 |
| Social Work | $61,683 | $47,507 | #159 of 279 |
| Music | $57,099 | $47,417 | #14 of 98 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $56,248 | $49,673 | #153 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,734 | $45,618 | #267 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $86,810 one year after graduating and $96,546 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of Memphis ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #59 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($124,201).
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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.