Computer and Information Sciences at Salem University
Salem, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Salem University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salem 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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| 351 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $75,138 | $73,823 | #358 | $31,970 |
| 352 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $74,799 | $68,058 | #395 | $57,207 |
| 353 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $74,788 | $68,052 | #396 | $49,916 |
| 354 | Salem University Salem, WV | $74,772 | $88,459 | #217 | — |
| 355 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $74,677 | $75,947 | #343 | $48,056 |
| 356 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $74,566 | $78,621 | #319 | $55,770 |
| 357 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $74,298 | $67,606 | #398 | — |
Other Majors at Salem University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,583 | $45,834 | #944 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,027 | $25,665 | #398 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $74,772 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Salem University ranks #354 by median pay four years after graduation, and #217 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Salem University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,865.
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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.