U.S. median for this major: $86,698.
College Scorecard field of study; 32 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 44% 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.
Sticker price $27,056. College Scorecard.
Frostburg 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 Frostburg State 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 | $12,129 | $53,489 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $12,240 | $53,978 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $15,709 | $69,277 | 2.1 years |
| $75–110k | $19,727 | $86,996 | 2.6 years |
| $110k+ | $23,297 | $102,740 | 3.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Computer and Information Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($70,144) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $33,413 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 and Information Sciences at Maryland colleges
Every Maryland 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 | Johns Hopkins University | $196,467 | $12,750 | $18,809 | 94% |
| 2 | University of Maryland-College Park | $144,501 | — | $15,678 | 89% |
| 3 | Salisbury University | $97,414 | $24,656 | $17,743 | 68% |
| 4 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | $94,101 | $22,000 | $18,441 | 70% |
| 5 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $89,918 | $31,000 | $13,338 | 35% |
| 6 | Mount St. Mary's University | $87,360 | $21,240 | $22,655 | 65% |
| 7 | Towson University | $75,785 | $20,562 | $17,413 | 69% |
| 8 | Frostburg State University | $70,144 | $30,750 | $16,715 | 50% |
8 more Maryland 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 Frostburg State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Frostburg State University
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 50% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,493
- Full cost breakdown · all 47 majors · overview
Related majors at Frostburg State University
- Computer Science$83,990
- Information Technology$85,521
- Information Science / Studies$69,680
Frostburg State University Computer and Information Sciences questions
How much do Frostburg State University Computer and Information Sciences graduates earn?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Frostburg State University earn a median $70,144 four years after graduating and $40,214 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer and Information Sciences graduates across 421 colleges is $86,698.
How much debt do Frostburg State University Computer and Information Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Frostburg State University is $30,750, about 44% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,656.
Is Frostburg State University a good school for Computer and Information Sciences in Maryland?
On pay, Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Frostburg State University earn $70,144 four years out, $21,866 below the median for the same major across 8 Maryland colleges ($92,010) and $16,554 below the U.S. median ($86,698). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Frostburg State University rank for Computer and Information Sciences in Maryland?
Of 8 Maryland colleges reporting Computer and Information Sciences graduate earnings, Frostburg State University ranks 8th. The highest is Johns Hopkins University at $196,467.
What jobs do Computer and Information Sciences graduates get?
A common career is software developer, with a median wage of $138,680 in Maryland and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and computer systems analysts.
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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: “Frostburg State University Computer and Information Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/frostburg-state-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).