# Middle Tennessee State University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Murfreesboro, TN. IPEDS 220978, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,653
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $96,485 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in TN: 3 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (9 colleges, $90,207): +$6,278
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,672

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $96,485 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,289 | $40,500 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,273 | $44,790 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,007 | $56,711 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,935 | $73,837 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,046 | $83,041 | 1.3 years |

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

## Computer Science at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $160,021 | $14,500 | $15,846 | 94% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $106,312 | $16,750 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $96,485 | $21,500 | $13,359 | 54% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $90,521 | $18,605 | $14,246 | 58% |
| University of Memphis | $90,207 | $24,672 | $12,397 | 51% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $82,644 | $25,125 | $14,265 | 50% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $79,403 | not reported | $10,701 | 53% |
| Rhodes College | $78,973 | $25,982 | $28,585 | 85% |
| Tennessee State University | $67,292 | $27,724 | $15,796 | 34% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $126,610 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $122,430 TN, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $165,970 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $158,700 TN, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $103,020 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $100,330 TN, $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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