U.S. median for this major: $86,698.
College Scorecard field of study; 39 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 30% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,656.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Athens State University Computer and Information Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer and Information Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Athens State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
This college does not report how long its bachelor's students take to finish (IPEDS), so we can't estimate the cost to finish.
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer and Information Sciences at Alabama colleges
Every Alabama college we cover that reports Computer and Information Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Alabama | $115,980 | $22,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| 2 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $104,654 | $24,000 | $18,749 | 64% |
| 3 | Athens State University | $102,639 | $31,060 | — | — |
| 4 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | $95,076 | $22,000 | $18,796 | 64% |
| 5 | Auburn University | $91,087 | $25,000 | $24,323 | 82% |
| 6 | Alabama A & M University | $88,490 | $31,000 | $17,621 | 24% |
| 7 | University of North Alabama | $80,423 | $27,000 | $12,170 | 55% |
| 8 | Troy University | $79,492 | $27,437 | $16,527 | 50% |
| 9 | Jacksonville State University | $79,129 | $23,578 | $14,279 | 55% |
| 10 | University of South Alabama | $59,602 | $27,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| 11 | Auburn University at Montgomery | $55,184 | $41,176 | $13,224 | 33% |
8 more Alabama colleges offer Computer and Information Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Computer and Information Sciences graduates
Software developer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer Systems Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Athens State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
Net price by income is not reported for this school.
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About Athens State University
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: — within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $50,273
- Full cost breakdown · all 34 majors · overview
Related majors at Athens State University
- Management Information Systems—
Athens State University Computer and Information Sciences questions
How much do Athens State University Computer and Information Sciences graduates earn?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Athens State University earn a median $102,639 four years after graduating and $78,435 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer and Information Sciences graduates across 421 colleges is $86,698.
How much debt do Athens State University Computer and Information Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Athens State University is $31,060, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,656.
Is Athens State University a good school for Computer and Information Sciences in Alabama?
On pay, Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Athens State University earn $102,639 four years out, $14,149 above the median for the same major across 11 Alabama colleges ($88,490) and $15,941 above the U.S. median ($86,698). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Athens State University rank for Computer and Information Sciences in Alabama?
Of 11 Alabama colleges reporting Computer and Information Sciences graduate earnings, Athens State University ranks 3rd. The highest is The University of Alabama at $115,980.
What jobs do Computer and Information Sciences graduates get?
A common career is software developer, with a median wage of $128,080 in the Huntsville, AL area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and computer systems analysts.
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Cite this: “Athens State University Computer and Information Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/athens-state-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).