U.S. median for this major: $86,698.
College Scorecard field of study; 167 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 28% 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 $28,290. College Scorecard.
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 | $12,243 | $52,645 | 1.0 years |
| $30–48k | $12,314 | $52,950 | 1.0 years |
| $48–75k | $15,893 | $68,340 | 1.3 years |
| $75–110k | $21,896 | $94,153 | 1.8 years |
| $110k+ | $24,711 | $106,257 | 2.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (49% 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 ($85,641) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $53,212 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 Oklahoma colleges
Every Oklahoma college we cover that reports Computer and Information Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $95,825 | — | $8,039 | 32% |
| 2 | University of Central Oklahoma | $87,792 | $20,212 | $18,309 | 37% |
| 3 | Oklahoma State University | $85,641 | $23,759 | $17,447 | 68% |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technologymostly 2-year | $70,142 | $18,897 | $10,999 | 42% |
| 5 | East Central University | $67,666 | $20,200 | $8,683 | 34% |
| 6 | Cameron University | $49,021 | — | $10,912 | 31% |
11 more Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Oklahoma State University
- Acceptance rate: 75% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 68% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,413
- Full cost breakdown · all 88 majors · overview
Related majors at Oklahoma State University
- Computer Engineering$101,279
Oklahoma State University Computer and Information Sciences questions
How much do Oklahoma State University Computer and Information Sciences graduates earn?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Oklahoma State University earn a median $85,641 four years after graduating and $61,514 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer and Information Sciences graduates across 421 colleges is $86,698.
How much debt do Oklahoma State University Computer and Information Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Oklahoma State University is $23,759, about 28% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,656.
Is Oklahoma State University a good school for Computer and Information Sciences in Oklahoma?
On pay, Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Oklahoma State University earn $85,641 four years out, $7,749 above the median for the same major across 6 Oklahoma colleges ($77,892) and $1,057 below the U.S. median ($86,698). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Oklahoma State University rank for Computer and Information Sciences in Oklahoma?
Of 6 Oklahoma colleges reporting Computer and Information Sciences graduate earnings, Oklahoma State University ranks 3rd. The highest is Southeastern Oklahoma State University at $95,825.
What jobs do Computer and Information Sciences graduates get?
A common career is software developer, with a median wage of $118,100 in Oklahoma 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: “Oklahoma State University Computer and Information Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/majors/computer-and-information-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).