# Campbell University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Buies Creek, NC. IPEDS 198136, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/campbell-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,088
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,497 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in NC: 5 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (10 colleges, $68,660): +$2,837
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,201

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,497 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,751 | $88,607 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $20,981 | $89,589 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $19,979 | $85,310 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $26,959 | $115,115 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $30,864 | $131,789 | 3.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer and Information Sciences at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | $90,197 | $26,923 | $15,739 | 63% |
| North Carolina Central University | $88,053 | $31,375 | $15,359 | 42% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $83,018 | $22,153 | $15,435 | 69% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $71,964 | $27,000 | $20,109 | 71% |
| Campbell University | $71,497 | $25,000 | $24,516 | 61% |
| Guilford College | $65,823 | not reported | $22,270 | 46% |
| Winston-Salem State University | $63,562 | not reported | $13,479 | 47% |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $53,598 | $22,186 | $17,432 | 42% |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $53,022 | $27,000 | $10,260 | 44% |
| Livingstone College | $41,458 | not reported | $13,479 | 28% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $134,710 NC, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $172,860 NC, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage not reported metro, $106,850 NC, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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