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

Ypsilanti, MI. IPEDS 169798, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-michigan-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $63,070
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,620 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,411 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in MI: 10 of 16 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (16 colleges, $90,709): -$89
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,922

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,620 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,250 | $61,083 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,863 | $59,298 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,748 | $63,378 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,243 | $84,100 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,036 | $96,976 | 1.7 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $172,904 | $20,000 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Kalamazoo College | $117,826 | not reported | $19,072 | 76% |
| Michigan State University | $116,905 | $24,022 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Wayne State University | $104,630 | $20,672 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Grand Valley State University | $94,330 | $27,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Hope College | $92,116 | not reported | $27,182 | 80% |
| Walsh College | $91,273 | $14,889 | not reported | not reported |
| Oakland University | $90,737 | $26,500 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $90,681 | $26,250 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $90,620 | $24,411 | $15,407 | 46% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $90,430 | $25,000 | $9,492 | 58% |
| Northern Michigan University | $90,337 | not reported | $14,085 | 52% |
| Ferris State University | $85,131 | $27,813 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Western Michigan University | $74,566 | $31,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $73,112 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Northwood University | $63,804 | not reported | $27,232 | 63% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $126,830 Ann Arbor, MI, $125,570 MI, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $171,200 Ann Arbor, MI, $163,760 MI, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $104,550 Ann Arbor, MI, $103,410 MI, $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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