# Colorado State University-Fort Collins: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Fort Collins, CO. IPEDS 126818, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,827
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $102,765 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$21,075

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $102,765 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 | $13,259 | $57,677 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $14,460 | $62,901 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,905 | $69,187 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $21,927 | $95,382 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $29,763 | $129,469 | 2.1 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $102,765 | $25,000 | $21,279 | 67% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $63,994 | $23,800 | $10,051 | 40% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $133,990 Fort Collins-Loveland, 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 $195,190 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $199,420 CO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $133,020 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $154,560 CO, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% 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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