Computer Science at William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 95 graduates a year
William & Mary graduates in computer science earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William & Mary 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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| 52 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $128,471 | $131,950 | #44 | $80,158 |
| 53 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $128,411 | $130,556 | #45 | $82,714 |
| 54 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $128,314 | $118,021 | #79 | $85,285 |
| 55 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $127,851 | $116,420 | #83 | $84,956 |
| 56 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $127,498 | $116,015 | #87 | $81,021 |
| 57 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $127,404 | $115,929 | #88 | $82,161 |
| 58 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $127,217 | $118,973 | #72 | $86,268 |
Other Majors at William & Mary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,366 | $75,038 | #14 of 1176 |
| Economics | $105,467 | $65,603 | #53 of 368 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $91,065 | $47,270 | #7 of 118 |
| Sociology | $87,655 | — | #2 of 462 |
| Mathematics | $87,170 | $60,494 | #54 of 309 |
| Chemistry | $78,270 | $35,130 | #29 of 209 |
| Physics | $77,863 | — | #55 of 107 |
| Philosophy | $75,423 | — | #5 of 86 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,173 | $41,317 | #102 of 565 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $70,523 | $38,590 | #25 of 207 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $69,118 | $36,703 | #19 of 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,992 | $27,114 | #31 of 610 |
| Area Studies | $68,909 | $53,779 | #12 of 70 |
| History | $63,632 | $31,595 | #39 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,177 | $40,260 | #74 of 225 |
| Psychology | $59,226 | $36,818 | #110 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,616 | $40,697 | #90 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $52,161 | $34,496 | #61 of 67 |
| Biology | $49,644 | $29,851 | #696 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $29,752 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William & Mary computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $84,956 one year after graduating and $127,851 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William & Mary rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, William & Mary ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at William & Mary worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,794.
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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.