# Johns Hopkins University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 162928, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/johns-hopkins-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $109,514
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $196,467 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,750 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (8 colleges, $92,010): +$104,457
- Versus the U.S. median: +$109,769

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $196,467 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $428 | $1,755 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $4,179 | $17,134 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,591 | $59,823 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $37,774 | $154,873 | 1.0 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $196,467 | $12,750 | $18,809 | 94% |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $144,501 | not reported | $15,678 | 89% |
| Salisbury University | $97,414 | $24,656 | $17,743 | 68% |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $94,101 | $22,000 | $18,441 | 70% |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $89,918 | $31,000 | $13,338 | 35% |
| Mount St. Mary's University | $87,360 | $21,240 | $22,655 | 65% |
| Towson University | $75,785 | $20,562 | $17,413 | 70% |
| Frostburg State University | $70,144 | $30,750 | $16,715 | 50% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $138,900 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $138,680 MD, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $168,520 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $171,490 MD, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $108,980 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $113,610 MD, $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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