# Murray State University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Murray, KY. IPEDS 157401, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/murray-state-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,938
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,173 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in KY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$32,984

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,173 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,242 | $26,716 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,347 | $27,165 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,104 | $34,685 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $12,811 | $54,831 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $15,450 | $66,126 | 2.0 years |

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

## Computer Science at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre College | $93,000 | not reported | $20,781 | 81% |
| Murray State University | $67,173 | $25,000 | $9,096 | 61% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $109,010 KY, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $140,360 KY, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported metro, $91,760 KY, $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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