This program compared with the national picture
| Measure | This program | National median, same field and credential |
|---|---|---|
| Median earnings 1 year after completion | $81,118 | $85,839 |
| Median earnings 4 years after completion | $92,609 | $114,420 |
| Median federal loan debt (Stafford and Grad PLUS) | Suppressed for privacy | Data unavailable Median of programs |
| Estimated monthly payment on median debt (10-year standard) | Data unavailable | |
| Graduates in the most recent year | 0 | 531 across 40 programs |
Earnings cohorts: Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Debt cohort: NSLDS pooled AY2022-23, AY2023-24 cohort. Debt covers federal loans only and excludes private loans and Parent PLUS loans. Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, before taxes.
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.
Careers this field prepares students for
From the official CIP to SOC crosswalk. Graduates do not all enter these occupations, and occupation wages describe all workers, not new graduates. Official crosswalk
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and information systems managers | $175,140 | +15.8% |
| Computer systems analysts | $105,850 | +7.9% |
| Information security analysts | $129,180 | +21.0% |
| Computer and information research scientists | $140,300 | +21.8% |
| Computer network support specialists | $76,220 | +1.2% |
| Computer network architects | $134,050 | +7.7% |
| Database architects | $139,500 | +9.4% |
| Computer programmers | $100,390 | -7.3% |
| Software developers | $135,980 | +10.2% |
| Computer science teachers, postsecondary | $96,980 | +4.9% |
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.
Comparable programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University NC · Public | $114,965 | Data unavailable |
| DePaul University IL · Private, nonprofit | $84,344 | Data unavailable |
| DeVry University-Arizona AZ · Private, for-profit | $81,118 | Data unavailable |
| DeVry University-California CA · Private, for-profit | $81,118 | Data unavailable |
| DeVry University-Florida FL · Private, for-profit | $81,118 | Data unavailable |
| DeVry University-Georgia GA · Private, for-profit | $81,118 | Data unavailable |
| DeVry University-Illinois IL · Private, for-profit | $81,118 | Data unavailable |
| DeVry University-Nevada NV · Private, for-profit | $81,118 | Data unavailable |
| DeVry University-Virginia VA · Private, for-profit | $81,118 | Data unavailable |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro NC · Public | $78,352 | Data unavailable |
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