# Fitchburg State University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Fitchburg, MA. IPEDS 165820, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fitchburg-state-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,508
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,879 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,875 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in MA: 11 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (12 colleges, $92,224): -$16,345
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,819

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,879 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,204 | $44,081 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,199 | $48,380 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,540 | $49,853 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $15,571 | $67,267 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,123 | $91,251 | 2.5 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley College | $177,213 | $13,350 | $25,496 | 92% |
| Northeastern University | $163,708 | $23,001 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $163,708 | $23,001 | not reported | not reported |
| Bentley University | $111,853 | $26,000 | $37,930 | 87% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $96,727 | $27,000 | $20,927 | 52% |
| Salem State University | $92,380 | $27,000 | $15,996 | 50% |
| Worcester State University | $92,068 | $24,250 | $13,381 | 62% |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $87,671 | $22,500 | $16,068 | 56% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $83,405 | $24,391 | $17,707 | 49% |
| Framingham State University | $82,590 | $25,673 | $16,114 | 48% |
| Fitchburg State University | $75,879 | $27,875 | $14,262 | 55% |
| Bay Path University | $68,194 | $30,122 | $14,271 | 44% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $146,950 Worcester, MA, $165,210 MA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $193,890 Worcester, MA, $214,960 MA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $119,260 Worcester, MA, $128,240 MA, $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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