Computer Science at Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 198 graduates a year
Vanderbilt University graduates in computer science earn 50% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 9% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Vanderbilt University 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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| 20 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $175,616 | $161,529 | #22 | $128,887 |
| 21 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $175,616 | $161,529 | #23 | $128,887 |
| 22 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $161,980 | $154,171 | #25 | $79,929 |
| 23 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $160,021 | $174,806 | #20 | $122,244 |
| 24 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $159,541 | $165,157 | #21 | $80,623 |
| 25 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $159,487 | $145,123 | #31 | $112,006 |
| 26 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $156,343 | $137,676 | #34 | $105,659 |
Other Majors at Vanderbilt University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $141,171 | $103,812 | #5 of 309 |
| Economics | $140,337 | $84,311 | #11 of 368 |
| Chemical Engineering | $121,641 | $75,639 | #2 of 158 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $116,662 | $63,402 | #3 of 118 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $114,368 | $47,208 | #1 of 225 |
| Social Sciences | $103,229 | $61,389 | #1 of 87 |
| Political Science and Government | $102,789 | $46,843 | #3 of 565 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $101,345 | $78,009 | #33 of 318 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $91,265 | $57,023 | #6 of 34 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $86,559 | $37,276 | #9 of 207 |
| Sociology | $83,649 | — | #3 of 462 |
| Civil Engineering | $82,744 | — | #150 of 233 |
| Engineering Science | — | $81,126 | — |
| Psychology | $71,584 | $36,716 | #22 of 1027 |
| History | $69,820 | $46,856 | #25 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,439 | $34,633 | #53 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $59,575 | $25,830 | #38 of 67 |
| Music | $59,217 | — | #10 of 268 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $55,188 | — | #97 of 680 |
| Cognitive Science | — | $38,752 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vanderbilt University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $122,244 one year after graduating and $160,021 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vanderbilt University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Vanderbilt University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Vanderbilt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 50% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,500.
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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.