Computer Systems Analysis: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 11.05. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 164 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 | 52 | 612 | $43,085 | $58,363 | $15,356 1 programs |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 133 | $46,333 | $59,167 | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 56 | 947 | $65,104 | $78,929 | $47,695 20 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2 | 0 | Data unavailable | $117,442 | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 15 | 1,206 | $90,468 | $113,439 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 1 | 2 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 9 | 134 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Technical Academy · Private, for-profit · 18 graduates measured | $39,714 | $69,351 | 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.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University TX · Private, nonprofit · 45 graduates measured | $84,225 | $121,734 | $18,750 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN · Public · 131 graduates measured | $80,694 | $104,839 | $15,000 |
| University of Houston TX · Public · 229 graduates measured | $66,400 | $82,416 | $21,977 |
| California State University-San Marcos CA · Public · 25 graduates measured | $63,316 | $93,047 | Data unavailable |
| Kent State University at Kent OH · Public · 51 graduates measured | $62,597 | $79,317 | $21,687 |
| DeVry College of New York NY · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
| DeVry University-Arizona AZ · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
| DeVry University-California CA · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
| DeVry University-Florida FL · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
| DeVry University-Georgia GA · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
| DeVry University-Illinois IL · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
| DeVry University-Nevada NV · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
| DeVry University-New Jersey NJ · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
| DeVry University-North Carolina · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
| DeVry University-Ohio OH · Private, for-profit · 424 graduates measured | $61,471 | $71,675 | $47,695 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University TX · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $129,168 | $172,353 | Data unavailable |
| University of South Florida FL · Public · 41 graduates measured | $109,749 | $115,356 | Data unavailable |
| University of Illinois Springfield IL · Public · 26 graduates measured | $108,265 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Florida International University FL · Public · 77 graduates measured | $91,138 | $106,494 | Data unavailable |
| University of Illinois Chicago IL · Public · 17 graduates measured | $84,986 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Florida FL · Public · 155 graduates measured | $84,146 | $116,725 | 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 Systems Analysis
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer systems analysts | $105,850 | +7.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer network support specialists | $76,220 | +1.2% | Associate's degree |
| Computer network architects | $134,050 | +7.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Database architects | $139,500 | +9.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Software quality assurance analysts and testers | $104,300 | +5.7% | 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 (1)
- 11.0501 Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst