Computer and Information Sciences at South Texas College
Mcallen, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
South Texas College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 50% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Texas College 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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| 453 | Husson University Bangor, ME | $50,096 | $53,239 | #453 | — |
| 454 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $49,412 | $50,252 | #455 | $29,087 |
| 455 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $49,021 | $55,039 | #450 | $37,208 |
| 456 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $46,438 | $47,214 | #456 | $40,288 |
| 457 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $45,214 | $41,171 | #459 | $33,126 |
| 458 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $44,881 | $46,461 | #457 | $49,827 |
| 459 | Livingstone College Salisbury, NC | $41,458 | $44,490 | #458 | — |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at South Texas College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $26,755 | $43,650 | — |
Other Majors at South Texas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,612 | $31,973 | #1148 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,423 | $33,063 | #266 of 275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Texas College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,288 one year after graduating and $46,438 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Texas College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, South Texas College ranks #456 by median pay four years after graduation, and #456 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at South Texas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 50% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374).
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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.