Computer and Information Sciences at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 209 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in computer and information sciences earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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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| 290 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $80,690 | $86,517 | #238 | $65,444 |
| 291 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $80,501 | $85,907 | #247 | $49,837 |
| 292 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $80,423 | $91,287 | #196 | $68,996 |
| 293 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $80,417 | $95,138 | #175 | $68,210 |
| 294 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $80,378 | $83,074 | #274 | $60,188 |
| 295 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $80,285 | $76,415 | #338 | $49,759 |
| 296 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $79,960 | $76,105 | #340 | $52,422 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,210 one year after graduating and $80,417 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, American Public University System ranks #293 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,852.
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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.