U.S. median for this major: $100,157.
College Scorecard field of study; 72 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 23% 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 $30,122. College Scorecard.
University of Connecticut-Stamford 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford'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 | $11,632 | $52,460 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $11,792 | $53,182 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $16,052 | $72,395 | 1.0 years |
| $75–110k | $21,916 | $98,841 | 1.4 years |
| $110k+ | $28,354 | $127,877 | 1.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 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 Science graduates 4 years after graduating ($108,934) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $71,153 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 Connecticut colleges
Every Connecticut 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 | University of Connecticut | $108,934 | $25,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $108,934 | $25,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $108,934 | $25,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $108,934 | $25,000 | $16,798 | 57% |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $108,934 | $25,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University | $77,324 | — | $40,675 | 76% |
5 more Connecticut 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Connecticut-Stamford
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $73,997
- Full cost breakdown · all 85 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Connecticut-Stamford
- Computer and Information Sciences$117,412
- Management Information Systems—
- Computer Engineering$115,117
University of Connecticut-Stamford Computer Science questions
How much do University of Connecticut-Stamford Computer Science graduates earn?
Computer Science graduates of University of Connecticut-Stamford earn a median $108,934 four years after graduating and $79,605 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Science graduates across 339 colleges is $100,157.
How much debt do University of Connecticut-Stamford Computer Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer Science graduates of University of Connecticut-Stamford is $25,000, about 23% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,365.
Is University of Connecticut-Stamford a good school for Computer Science in Connecticut?
On pay, Computer Science graduates of University of Connecticut-Stamford earn $108,934 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 6 Connecticut colleges ($108,934) and $8,777 above the U.S. median ($100,157). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Connecticut-Stamford rank for Computer Science in Connecticut?
Of 6 Connecticut colleges reporting Computer Science graduate earnings, University of Connecticut-Stamford ranks 4th. The highest is University of Connecticut at $108,934.
What jobs do Computer Science graduates get?
A common career is software developer, with a median wage of $162,650 in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area area 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: “University of Connecticut-Stamford Computer Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-stamford/majors/computer-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).