Computer Science at Seattle University
Seattle, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
Seattle University graduates in computer science earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Seattle 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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| 51 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $133,039 | $122,367 | #61 | $82,557 |
| 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 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at Seattle University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,407 | $185,607 | — |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | — | $118,536 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Seattle University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Seattle University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $85,285 one year after graduating and $128,314 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Seattle University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Seattle University ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Seattle University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,530.
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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.