# Lawrence Technological University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Southfield, MI. IPEDS 170675, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lawrence-technological-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,392
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,464 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in MI: 7 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (11 colleges, $89,216): -$6,752
- Versus the U.S. median: -$17,693

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,464 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,980 | $135,356 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $27,036 | $140,858 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $28,082 | $146,307 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $33,632 | $175,223 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $37,492 | $195,333 | 4.0 years |

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

## Computer Science at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering University | $106,638 | $27,500 | $34,660 | 71% |
| Michigan Technological University | $105,428 | $24,763 | $14,182 | 68% |
| Calvin University | $95,410 | $19,000 | $22,992 | 74% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $95,183 | $31,000 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Western Michigan University | $90,876 | $28,969 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $89,216 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Lawrence Technological University | $82,464 | $27,000 | $32,918 | 61% |
| Baker College | $80,179 | $38,134 | $13,157 | 36% |
| Davenport University | $76,469 | $32,500 | $17,707 | 57% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $75,487 | not reported | $32,811 | 48% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $74,818 | not reported | $15,407 | 46% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $130,760 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $125,570 MI, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $170,040 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $163,760 MI, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $103,330 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $100,590 MI, $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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