# North Dakota State University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Fargo, ND. IPEDS 200332, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-dakota-state-university-main-campus/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,426
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,562 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,959 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in ND: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,595

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,562 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,370 | $40,666 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $11,343 | $49,229 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,923 | $51,746 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,082 | $69,796 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,856 | $81,835 | 1.7 years |

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

## Computer Science at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | $87,562 | $25,959 | $15,543 | 64% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $105,980 Fargo, ND-MN, $105,600 ND, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $152,990 Fargo, ND-MN, $149,130 ND, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $92,050 Fargo, ND-MN, $81,900 ND, $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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