Computer Science at Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$130,650
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$130,650
Computer Science
National Average
$84,521
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,225
All programs at Northwestern University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
94
Completers (IPEDS)
689
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,646
Median Debt
0.11
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$122/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$130,650
Median Earnings
Computer Science at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $256,539 | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $247,552 | $21,442 |
| Brown University | $218,525 | $11,500 |
| Stanford University | $200,950 | $10,399 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $199,774 | $11,077 |
| Cornell University | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Harvey Mudd College | $183,524 | $22,949 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $178,867 | $13,750 |
| University of Chicago | $175,145 | — |
| Vanderbilt University | $164,139 | $14,500 |
Other Programs at Northwestern University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $273,201 | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $250,658 | $81,076 |
| Law | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $217,138 | $172,164 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $203,846 | $76,735 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $193,869 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $182,840 | $64,256 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $182,280 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $145,020 | $75,943 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,924 | $42,454 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.