# Duquesne University: Software and Media Applications (bachelor's)

Pittsburgh, PA. IPEDS 212106, CIP 11.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/duquesne-university/majors/software-and-media-applications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,394
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,310 (U.S. median for this major: $61,451 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,394)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,141

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,310 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $29,986 | $123,542 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $31,729 | $130,723 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $32,102 | $132,260 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $35,611 | $146,717 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $41,273 | $170,045 | 6.9 years |

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

## Software and Media Applications at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University | $60,310 | $27,000 | $37,730 | 78% |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $51,764 | $28,360 | $25,110 | 54% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $124,500 Pittsburgh, PA, $126,550 PA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $159,090 Pittsburgh, PA, $163,910 PA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $96,670 Pittsburgh, PA, $106,850 PA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% 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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