Computer Science: associate's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of computer science graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 12 colleges. National median: $43,660, rising to $64,047 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weber State University | UT | $81,767 | $102,259 | $12,500 |
| 2 | Southern Maine Community College | ME | $66,994 | $63,690 | — |
| 3 | Southern New Hampshire University | NH | $57,582 | — | $14,746 |
| 4 | Montgomery County Community College | PA | $51,224 | $64,047 | $14,547 |
| 5 | Northern Virginia Community College | VA | $47,900 | $83,554 | $7,000 |
| 6 | South Hills School of Business & Technology | PA | $43,660 | $51,162 | — |
| 7 | Lake Area Technical College | SD | $41,083 | $60,752 | $12,000 |
| 8 | UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey | NJ | $39,826 | $47,833 | — |
| 9 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | NY | $37,960 | $57,686 | $9,500 |
| 10 | Connecticut State Community College | CT | $35,403 | $64,221 | — |
| 11 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College | NY | $27,384 | $74,045 | — |
| 12 | CUNY Queensborough Community College | NY | $23,417 | $44,156 | — |
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 computer science graduates earn?
The median college reports $43,660 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in computer science and $64,047 four years after. The highest is $81,767 at Weber State University.
How much student debt do computer science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $11,875 at the typical college.