Computer and Information Sciences at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Lamar University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lamar University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 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 | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 228 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $85,864 | $88,227 | #220 | $59,500 |
| 229 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | $85,701 | $87,159 | #232 | $56,714 |
| 230 | Dakota State University Madison, SD | $85,696 | $92,243 | #193 | $61,287 |
| 231 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $85,680 | $87,111 | #233 | $54,531 |
| 232 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $85,641 | $96,155 | #161 | $61,514 |
| 233 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $85,180 | $81,074 | #300 | $61,721 |
| 234 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $85,131 | $89,761 | #208 | $65,597 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lamar University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,531 one year after graduating and $85,680 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lamar University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Lamar University ranks #231 by median pay four years after graduation, and #233 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Lamar University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,071.
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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.