# Elon University: Computer Programming (bachelor's)

Elon, NC. IPEDS 198516, CIP 11.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/elon-university/majors/computer-programming

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $79,819
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $111,448 (U.S. median for this major: $78,404 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$33,044

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $111,448 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,523 | $107,949 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $23,514 | $95,702 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $24,064 | $97,940 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $34,472 | $140,301 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $49,743 | $202,454 | 2.6 years |

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

## Computer Programming at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | $111,448 | $19,500 | $41,555 | 84% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $127,570 Burlington, NC, $134,710 NC, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% 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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