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

Grand Junction, CO. IPEDS 127556, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-mesa-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,284
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $96,708 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in CO: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (5 colleges, $96,708): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,010

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $96,708 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 | $10,792 | $48,564 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $11,920 | $53,640 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,692 | $66,114 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,945 | $76,253 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,606 | $92,727 | 1.7 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 $123,990 Grand Junction, 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 $168,850 Grand Junction, CO, $199,420 CO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $95,810 Grand Junction, 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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