# Florida Institute of Technology: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Melbourne, FL. IPEDS 133881, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,231
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,606 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in FL: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Computer Science at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | $121,589 | $18,830 | $37,244 | 84% |
| Florida Institute of Technology | $91,606 | $27,000 | $35,639 | 64% |
| Florida Southern College | $82,328 | not reported | $28,551 | 71% |
| Saint Leo University | $72,645 | $25,972 | $21,293 | 45% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $131,760 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, $130,980 FL, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $172,020 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, $168,470 FL, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $105,400 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, $115,820 FL, $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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