Computer and Information Sciences, General

Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

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$129,227Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$150,951Median earnings 4 years after
$143,645Median earnings 5 years after
$53,545Median federal debt
717Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Computer and Information Sciences, General at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $129,227 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $124,201 four years after graduating (middle half: $87,810–$176,258). Median debt is $53,545, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Computer and Information Sciences, General (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Cornell University
Ithaca
$123,586$73,233
New York University
New York
$107,240$67,000
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$102,205$59,437
Marist University
Poughkeepsie
$87,187$25,309
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury
$85,306$42,000
Touro University
New York
$59,895—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $129,227 one year after graduation and $143,645 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $53,545.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.