Best Schools for Computational Science

Computational Science graduates earn a median of $67,660 within two years of graduating, ranking #13 out of 283 tracked majors — 88% above the median across all fields. There are 1 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 24 recent graduates.

Too few colleges report earnings for Computational Science to compare them against each other. Across fields that can be compared, the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$67,660

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#13

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Computational Science by State

South Carolina

1 schools

$67,660

Top Computational Science Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Bluffton, SC · Public

$67,660

2yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

1yr: $57,345 (24)

Acceptance: 69.2%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Systems Engineering $70,711 Computer Engineering $70,196 Polymer/Plastics Engineering $69,542 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,341 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology $68,764 Manufacturing Engineering $67,653

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Computational Science?

University of South Carolina Beaufort ranks #1 for Computational Science with median graduate earnings of $67,660 within two years of graduating. There are 1 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Computational Science graduates earn?

Computational Science graduates earn an average of $67,660 within two years of graduating. This is 88% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $67,660 to $67,660 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Computational Science program?

The average acceptance rate across Computational Science programs is 69.2%. The most selective program is at University of South Carolina Beaufort with a 69.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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