U.S. median for this major: $100,157.
College Scorecard field of study; 69 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 30% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,365.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,681. College Scorecard.
Central Michigan University Computer Science: 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 Science nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Central Michigan University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,185 | $53,980 | 1.0 years |
| $30–48k | $12,139 | $53,776 | 1.0 years |
| $48–75k | $13,601 | $60,252 | 1.1 years |
| $75–110k | $16,269 | $72,072 | 1.3 years |
| $110k+ | $21,403 | $94,815 | 1.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (39% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Computer Science graduates 4 years after graduating ($89,216) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $55,805 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer Science at Michigan colleges
Every Michigan college we cover that reports Computer Science 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 | Kettering University | $106,638 | $27,500 | $34,660 | 71% |
| 2 | Michigan Technological University | $105,428 | $24,763 | $14,182 | 68% |
| 3 | Calvin University | $95,410 | $19,000 | $22,992 | 74% |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Flint | $95,183 | $31,000 | $7,007 | 40% |
| 5 | Western Michigan University | $90,876 | $28,969 | $15,273 | 58% |
| 6 | Central Michigan University | $89,216 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| 7 | Lawrence Technological University | $82,464 | $27,000 | $32,918 | 61% |
| 8 | Baker College | $80,179 | $38,134 | $13,157 | 36% |
| 9 | Davenport University | $76,469 | $32,500 | $17,707 | 57% |
| 10 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | $75,487 | — | $32,811 | 48% |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan University | $74,818 | — | $15,407 | 46% |
9 more Michigan colleges offer Computer Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Computer Science 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.
Data Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +34.6% 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 Central Michigan University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Central Michigan University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 59% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,874
- Full cost breakdown · all 93 majors · overview
Related majors at Central Michigan University
- Computer and Information Sciences$73,112
- Management Information Systems$95,721
- Computer Engineering—
Central Michigan University Computer Science questions
How much do Central Michigan University Computer Science graduates earn?
Computer Science graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median $89,216 four years after graduating and $74,135 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Science graduates across 339 colleges is $100,157.
How much debt do Central Michigan University Computer Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer Science graduates of Central Michigan University is $27,000, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,365.
Is Central Michigan University a good school for Computer Science in Michigan?
On pay, Computer Science graduates of Central Michigan University earn $89,216 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 11 Michigan colleges ($89,216) and $10,941 below the U.S. median ($100,157). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Central Michigan University rank for Computer Science in Michigan?
Of 11 Michigan colleges reporting Computer Science graduate earnings, Central Michigan University ranks 6th. The highest is Kettering University at $106,638.
What jobs do Computer Science graduates get?
A common career is software developer, with a median wage of $125,570 in Michigan and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and data scientists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Central Michigan University Computer Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-michigan-university/majors/computer-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).