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

Lakewood, CO. IPEDS 126669, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-christian-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,288
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,195 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $35,886 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in CO: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (5 colleges, $96,708): -$5,513
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,497

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $91,195 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,010 | $107,421 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $24,819 | $102,502 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $27,203 | $112,348 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $26,257 | $108,441 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $33,274 | $137,422 | 2.7 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $114,076 | $23,250 | $21,279 | 67% |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $112,754 | $21,000 | $11,900 | 46% |
| Colorado Mesa University | $96,708 | $25,000 | $15,103 | 41% |
| Colorado Christian University | $91,195 | $35,886 | $29,500 | 64% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $137,610 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $138,390 CO, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $203,340 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $199,420 CO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $127,880 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $127,750 CO, $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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