Computer Science at South Texas College
Mcallen, TX · Associate's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
South Texas College graduates in computer science earn 50% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Texas College Compares for Computer Science
All 23 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 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $102,259 | $96,917 | #1 | $79,044 |
| 2 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $88,450 | $80,484 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $84,138 | $74,092 | #6 | $30,332 |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $83,554 | $76,084 | #5 | $48,889 |
| 5 | Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN | $80,563 | $76,955 | #4 | — |
| 6 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $74,045 | $70,476 | #8 | $24,888 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $74,011 | $70,696 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $72,735 | $69,229 | #9 | — |
| 9 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $66,795 | $78,712 | #3 | $47,904 |
| 10 | CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY | $64,980 | $61,847 | #13 | — |
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| 20 | UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Cranford, NJ | $47,833 | $41,982 | #21 | — |
| 21 | CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY | $44,156 | $42,027 | #20 | — |
| 22 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $32,197 | $34,270 | #22 | $19,693 |
| 23 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $31,376 | $31,900 | #23 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Texas College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $31,376 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Texas College rank for computer science?
Among 23 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, South Texas College ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at South Texas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 50% less than the national median for computer science ($62,283).
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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.