# Lindenwood University: Software and Media Applications (bachelor's)

Saint Charles, MO. IPEDS 177968, CIP 11.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lindenwood-university/majors/software-and-media-applications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,433
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,810 (U.S. median for this major: $61,451 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,717 (U.S. median $23,394)
- Rank in MO: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (3 colleges, $48,729): -$2,919
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,641

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,810 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,678 | $67,415 | 6.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,701 | $63,214 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,603 | $75,693 | 7.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,760 | $89,268 | 8.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,821 | $102,430 | 9.9 years |

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

## Software and Media Applications at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park University | $98,256 | $19,812 | $21,032 | 38% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $48,729 | $23,250 | $16,244 | 54% |
| Lindenwood University | $45,810 | $25,717 | $19,638 | 49% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $129,030 St. Louis, MO-IL, $126,120 MO, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $167,130 St. Louis, MO-IL, $159,460 MO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $99,600 St. Louis, MO-IL, $97,090 MO, $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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