# George Washington University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131469, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-washington-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $104,200
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $150,716 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in DC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DC median for this major (3 colleges, $143,900): +$6,816
- Versus the U.S. median: +$50,559

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $150,716 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,440 | $70,981 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $17,292 | $70,378 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $22,080 | $89,866 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $28,100 | $114,367 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $55,337 | $225,222 | 2.0 years |

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

## Computer Science at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $150,716 | $19,500 | $36,586 | 84% |
| Georgetown University | $143,900 | $16,007 | $40,815 | 95% |
| American University | $117,293 | not reported | $41,943 | 76% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $154,930 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $136,880 DC, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $195,190 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $195,190 DC, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $132,200 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $126,490 DC, $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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