# Eastern Kentucky University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Richmond, KY. IPEDS 156620, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-kentucky-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,867
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,774 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,145 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in KY: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (6 colleges, $77,896): -$9,122
- Versus the U.S. median: -$17,924

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,774 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,591 | $37,199 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $8,005 | $34,662 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,382 | $44,954 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $14,384 | $62,283 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $17,009 | $73,649 | 2.1 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $99,535 | $22,250 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $82,982 | $25,000 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Berea College | $82,491 | not reported | $6,106 | 58% |
| Western Kentucky University | $73,300 | $27,000 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $68,774 | $25,145 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Morehead State University | $51,805 | not reported | $9,793 | 52% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $109,010 KY, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $140,360 KY, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage not reported metro, $95,090 KY, $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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