Computer and Information Sciences, General: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 11.01. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 2,993 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 630 | 20,805 | $44,167 | $50,984 | $12,125 64 programs |
| Associate's degree | 692 | 12,825 | $43,763 | $54,246 | $13,376 91 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 968 | 46,192 | $70,762 | $92,374 | $22,822 414 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 19 | 0 | $68,457 | $96,564 | $15,530 1 programs |
| Master's degree | 408 | 34,955 | $101,139 | $124,201 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 119 | 1,196 | $140,683 | $154,538 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 2 | 2 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 155 | 1,268 | $95,589 | $112,196 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia GA · Public · 21 graduates measured | $90,419 | Data unavailable | $17,486 |
| Purdue University Global IN · Public · 16 graduates measured | $87,219 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Durham Technical Community College NC · Public · 20 graduates measured | $68,497 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha NE · Public · 52 graduates measured | $68,290 | $83,720 | $24,494 |
| Florida Atlantic University FL · Public · 50 graduates measured | $66,334 | Data unavailable | $18,702 |
| Central Piedmont Community College NC · Public · 31 graduates measured | $61,493 | $61,412 | $12,500 |
| Colorado State University Global CO · Public · 54 graduates measured | $60,009 | $69,786 | $20,663 |
| Maestro College TX · Private, for-profit · 16 graduates measured | $52,895 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Northern Virginia Community College VA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $50,830 | $65,112 | $8,781 |
| Front Range Community College CO · Public · 35 graduates measured | $50,086 | $59,741 | Data unavailable |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College NC · Public · 19 graduates measured | $49,856 | $51,862 | $23,055 |
| Wake Technical Community College NC · Public · 119 graduates measured | $49,345 | $66,379 | $16,500 |
| Tarrant County College District TX · Public · 39 graduates measured | $48,647 | $53,883 | $14,091 |
| DeVry University-California CA · Private, for-profit · 240 graduates measured | $48,504 | Data unavailable | $20,493 |
| DeVry University-Florida FL · Private, for-profit · 240 graduates measured | $48,504 | Data unavailable | $20,493 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Community College UT · Public · 65 graduates measured | $59,864 | $74,200 | $9,156 |
| Front Range Community College CO · Public · 34 graduates measured | $59,317 | $58,524 | $18,187 |
| Columbus State Community College OH · Public · 46 graduates measured | $59,091 | $58,103 | $13,250 |
| Wake Technical Community College NC · Public · 193 graduates measured | $56,620 | $74,241 | $15,000 |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs CO · Private, for-profit · 23 graduates measured | $55,735 | $65,552 | $16,596 |
| Austin Community College District TX · Public · 62 graduates measured | $55,385 | $77,248 | $13,000 |
| Southeast Community College Area NE · Public · 96 graduates measured | $52,656 | $62,546 | $12,479 |
| DeVry University-Arizona AZ · Private, for-profit · 390 graduates measured | $52,378 | Data unavailable | $30,120 |
| DeVry University-California CA · Private, for-profit · 390 graduates measured | $52,378 | Data unavailable | $30,120 |
| DeVry University-Florida FL · Private, for-profit · 390 graduates measured | $52,378 | Data unavailable | $30,120 |
| DeVry University-Georgia GA · Private, for-profit · 390 graduates measured | $52,378 | Data unavailable | $30,120 |
| DeVry University-Illinois IL · Private, for-profit · 390 graduates measured | $52,378 | Data unavailable | $30,120 |
| DeVry University-Ohio OH · Private, for-profit · 390 graduates measured | $52,378 | Data unavailable | $30,120 |
| DeVry University-Texas TX · Private, for-profit · 390 graduates measured | $52,378 | Data unavailable | $30,120 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia CA · Private, for-profit · 27 graduates measured | $52,303 | Data unavailable | $19,333 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University CT · Private, nonprofit · 52 graduates measured | $180,081 | $188,157 | $15,500 |
| Rice University TX · Private, nonprofit · 60 graduates measured | $156,465 | $182,443 | $9,502 |
| University of California-Los Angeles CA · Public · 170 graduates measured | $148,803 | $216,722 | $14,378 |
| University of Pennsylvania PA · Private, nonprofit · 61 graduates measured | $143,850 | $241,380 | $9,875 |
| Carnegie Mellon University PA · Private, nonprofit · 51 graduates measured | $137,154 | $187,437 | $19,870 |
| The University of Texas at Austin TX · Public · 290 graduates measured | $136,045 | $155,168 | $17,575 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus GA · Public · 34 graduates measured | $128,965 | $150,628 | $20,000 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor MI · Public · 732 graduates measured | $127,472 | $172,904 | $19,500 |
| Northeastern University Oakland CA · Private, nonprofit · 457 graduates measured | $124,222 | $163,708 | $19,500 |
| Northeastern University MA · Private, nonprofit · 457 graduates measured | $124,222 | $163,708 | $19,500 |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs MA · Private, nonprofit · 457 graduates measured | $124,222 | $163,708 | $19,500 |
| Barnard College NY · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $119,032 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Johns Hopkins University MD · Private, nonprofit · 71 graduates measured | $118,344 | $196,467 | $8,293 |
| Hamilton College NY · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $117,959 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Notre Dame IN · Private, nonprofit · 95 graduates measured | $114,035 | $142,970 | $20,475 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Los Angeles CA · Public · 29 graduates measured | $170,827 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| The University of Texas at Austin TX · Public · 49 graduates measured | $169,498 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus GA · Public · 146 graduates measured | $166,436 | $195,622 | Data unavailable |
| Harvard University MA · Private, nonprofit · 41 graduates measured | $156,641 | $189,806 | Data unavailable |
| University of California-Davis CA · Public · 28 graduates measured | $150,872 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Johns Hopkins University MD · Private, nonprofit · 206 graduates measured | $146,079 | $176,945 | Data unavailable |
| University of Pennsylvania PA · Private, nonprofit · 166 graduates measured | $145,228 | $222,544 | Data unavailable |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus VA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $143,020 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Carnegie Mellon University PA · Private, nonprofit · 118 graduates measured | $139,825 | $193,154 | Data unavailable |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg PA · Public · 92 graduates measured | $133,941 | $166,387 | Data unavailable |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus PA · Public · 92 graduates measured | $133,941 | $166,387 | Data unavailable |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus PA · Public · 92 graduates measured | $133,941 | $166,387 | Data unavailable |
| University of Florida FL · Public · 20 graduates measured | $133,614 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Columbia University in the City of New York NY · Private, nonprofit · 86 graduates measured | $133,400 | $150,951 | Data unavailable |
| Northeastern University Oakland CA · Private, nonprofit · 191 graduates measured | $131,773 | $145,909 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Cumberlands KY · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $161,669 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Walden University MN · Private, for-profit · 32 graduates measured | $143,439 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Capella University MN · Private, for-profit · 39 graduates measured | $115,882 | $158,849 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University DC · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $101,698 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of St Thomas MN · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $100,515 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Florida Atlantic University FL · Public · 27 graduates measured | $86,364 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona AZ · Private, for-profit · 21 graduates measured | $62,364 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Computer and Information Sciences, General
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information systems managers | $175,140 | +15.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer systems analysts | $105,850 | +7.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Information security analysts | $129,180 | +21.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer and information research scientists | $140,300 | +21.8% | Master's degree |
| Computer network architects | $134,050 | +7.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Database administrators | $104,620 | -0.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Database architects | $139,500 | +9.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Network and computer systems administrators | $99,130 | -4.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Software developers | $135,980 | +10.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Software quality assurance analysts and testers | $104,300 | +5.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Web and digital interface designers | $104,000 | +6.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer occupations, all other | $116,580 | +5.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Data scientists | $120,230 | +34.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer science teachers, postsecondary | $96,980 | +4.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (6)
- 11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
- 11.0102 Artificial Intelligence
- 11.0103 Information Technology
- 11.0104 Informatics
- 11.0105 Human-Centered Technology Design
- 11.0199 Computer and Information Sciences, Other