Mathematics and Computer Science: bachelor's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of mathematics and computer science graduates (bachelor's degree) one year after graduation, at 9 colleges. National median: $78,758, rising to $147,013 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Mudd College | CA | $170,800 | — | $24,004 |
| 2 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | IL | $137,829 | $155,503 | $11,097 |
| 3 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $86,456 | $137,218 | $14,500 |
| 4 | University of California-Irvine | CA | $80,424 | — | $11,300 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University | CA | $78,758 | $147,013 | $18,000 |
| 6 | George Mason University | VA | $77,211 | — | $21,250 |
| 7 | University of Akron Main Campus | OH | $73,700 | $85,968 | $13,750 |
| 8 | Western Washington University | WA | $58,805 | — | — |
| 9 | University of Illinois Chicago | IL | $51,318 | $77,321 | $14,227 |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do mathematics and computer science graduates earn?
The median college reports $78,758 in earnings one year after a bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science and $147,013 four years after. The highest is $170,800 at Harvey Mudd College.
How much student debt do mathematics and computer science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $14,500 at the typical college.