Computer and Information Sciences at Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 128 graduates a year
Western Washington University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 19% 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 Western Washington University 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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| 77 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $111,520 | $110,852 | #67 | $75,310 |
| 78 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $110,754 | $100,852 | #120 | $78,800 |
| 79 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $110,414 | $104,647 | #105 | $71,335 |
| 80 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $110,138 | $101,303 | #117 | $68,219 |
| 81 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $109,457 | $104,555 | #106 | $81,964 |
| 82 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $108,836 | $103,151 | #111 | $84,242 |
| 83 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $107,195 | $114,936 | #59 | $76,869 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Washington University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,219 one year after graduating and $110,138 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Washington University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Western Washington University ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Western Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,583.
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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.
