Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus earn a median of $72,884 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $27,000, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh | $171,264 | $21,442 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $124,678 | — |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $88,587 | $23,854 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $86,930 | $28,993 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $77,599 | $25,750 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $77,599 | $25,750 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg | $74,642 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington | $72,884 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie | $72,884 | $27,000 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $70,783 | $27,000 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York | $67,310 | $27,000 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh | $65,098 | $23,821 |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia | $62,647 | $27,000 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $61,299 | $26,250 |
| Allegheny College Meadville | $58,811 | $26,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $72,884 one year after graduation and $114,896 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.