# La Salle University: Systems Science and Theory (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 213367, CIP 30.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/la-salle-university/majors/systems-science-and-theory

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,442
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,444 (U.S. median for this major: $67,632 across 6 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $22,776)
- Rank in PA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (3 colleges, $70,820): -$6,376
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,188

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,444 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,545 | $68,165 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $17,393 | $71,659 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $20,557 | $84,695 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $21,263 | $87,604 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,190 | $112,023 | 3.9 years |

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

## Systems Science and Theory at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $146,929 | $23,250 | $31,944 | 94% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $70,820 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |
| La Salle University | $64,444 | $25,000 | $19,409 | 57% |

## 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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