# Loyola University Chicago: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 146719, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/loyola-university-chicago/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,950
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $99,112 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,701 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in IL: 2 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (12 colleges, $79,846): +$19,266
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,414

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $99,112 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,992 | $119,157 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $28,663 | $117,805 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $32,432 | $133,296 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $36,853 | $151,466 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $42,346 | $174,042 | 2.7 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $146,946 | $19,399 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $99,112 | $22,701 | $36,079 | 73% |
| Illinois State University | $98,382 | $22,250 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $97,153 | $24,750 | $18,425 | 75% |
| Western Illinois University | $92,824 | $25,250 | $12,937 | 45% |
| DePaul University | $84,554 | $24,321 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Saint Xavier University | $75,138 | $26,040 | $10,970 | 57% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $73,513 | $23,966 | $14,889 | 57% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $72,220 | $26,000 | $12,786 | 47% |
| Governors State University | $70,895 | $19,400 | $12,329 | 22% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $69,552 | $29,553 | $13,297 | 62% |
| Roosevelt University | $64,872 | not reported | $20,194 | 35% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $134,380 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $132,110 IL, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $173,760 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $171,730 IL, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $103,490 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $101,570 IL, $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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