Field of study · CIP 30.08
Mathematics and Computer Science
Offered at 83 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 4 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 54 | $78,758 | $140,068 | $14,875 |
| Master's | 15 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 4 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | MA | — | $189,517 | — |
| 2 | Harvey Mudd College | CA | $170,800 | — | $24,004 |
| 3 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | IL | $137,829 | $161,693 | $11,097 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University | CA | $78,758 | $147,934 | $18,750 |
| 5 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $86,456 | $132,202 | $15,000 |
| 6 | University of Akron Main Campus | OH | $73,700 | $83,665 | $14,425 |
| 7 | University of Illinois Chicago | IL | $51,318 | $81,773 | $14,750 |
| 8 | University of California-Irvine | CA | $80,424 | — | $11,300 |
| 9 | George Mason University | VA | $77,211 | — | $22,410 |
| 10 | Western Washington University | WA | $58,805 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | MA | $121,575 | — | — |
| 2 | University of Illinois Springfield | IL | $106,805 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do mathematics and computer science graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in mathematics and computer science reports median earnings of $78,758. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
