Computer Science at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 77 graduates a year
Central Washington University graduates in computer science earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Washington 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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| 200 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $95,637 | $91,354 | #242 | $63,065 |
| 201 | National University San Diego, CA | $95,555 | $86,949 | #270 | $87,383 |
| 202 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $95,410 | $100,599 | #167 | $73,145 |
| 203 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $95,368 | $87,718 | #266 | $52,362 |
| 204 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $95,183 | $100,359 | #170 | $53,907 |
| 205 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $94,876 | $98,216 | #190 | $56,328 |
| 206 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $94,659 | $96,269 | #209 | $70,783 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Washington University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,362 one year after graduating and $95,368 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Washington University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Central Washington University ranks #203 by median pay four years after graduation, and #266 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Central Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,435.
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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.