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

Ellensburg, WA. IPEDS 234827, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-washington-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,049
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,838 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,408 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in WA: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (7 colleges, $114,798): -$41,960
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,860

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $72,838 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,846 | $52,478 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,942 | $61,763 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,022 | $70,977 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $21,682 | $96,051 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $26,719 | $118,365 | 3.6 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University | $128,703 | $23,534 | $19,589 | 69% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $114,798 | $16,277 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $114,798 | $16,277 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $114,798 | $16,277 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Western Washington University | $110,138 | $19,333 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Eastern Washington University | $95,817 | $25,868 | $13,886 | 44% |
| Central Washington University | $72,838 | $24,408 | $18,476 | 54% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $166,540 WA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $209,370 WA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage not reported metro, $129,410 WA, $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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