Computer & Information Sciences at Swarthmore College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Swarthmore College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Swarthmore College is located in Swarthmore, PA.
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Studying Online at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Swarthmore College
Use these rankings to compare Swarthmore College’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 88 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #16 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 277 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #113 of 273 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #998 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Swarthmore College
Those who finish Swarthmore College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $97,897 |
| 2 years | $94,408 |
| 3 years | $113,966 |
| 4 years | $157,852 |
| 5 years | $153,172 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Swarthmore College take home a median $157,852, compared with $120,047 for all Swarthmore College graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Swarthmore College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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