U.S. median for this major: $100,157.
College Scorecard field of study; 29 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 33% 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 $25,476. College Scorecard.
University of South Alabama Computer Science: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Alabama colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 South Alabama'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 | $12,657 | $56,324 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $13,265 | $59,029 | 1.2 years |
| $48–75k | $16,277 | $72,433 | 1.5 years |
| $75–110k | $23,252 | $103,471 | 2.1 years |
| $110k+ | $25,322 | $112,683 | 2.3 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 ($80,317) minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $48,833 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.
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 South Alabama, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of South Alabama
- Acceptance rate: 71% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,379
- Full cost breakdown · all 54 majors · overview
Related majors at University of South Alabama
- Computer and Information Sciences$59,602
- Information Science / Studies$64,455
- Computer Engineering—
University of South Alabama Computer Science questions
How much do University of South Alabama Computer Science graduates earn?
Computer Science graduates of University of South Alabama earn a median $80,317 four years after graduating and $55,256 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Science graduates across 339 colleges is $100,157.
How much debt do University of South Alabama Computer Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer Science graduates of University of South Alabama is $26,750, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,365.
Where does University of South Alabama rank for Computer Science in Alabama?
Of 1 Alabama colleges reporting Computer Science graduate earnings, University of South Alabama ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Computer Science graduates get?
A common career is software developer, with a median wage of $122,540 in the Mobile, AL 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 South Alabama Computer Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-alabama/majors/computer-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).