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

Tahlequah, OK. IPEDS 207263, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northeastern-state-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,854 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,374 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in OK: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (4 colleges, $96,448): -$28,594
- Versus the U.S. median: -$32,303

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,854 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,598 | $48,115 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $9,827 | $44,615 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,612 | $57,258 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,188 | $82,574 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,511 | $88,580 | 2.5 years |

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

## Computer Science at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $110,853 | $24,251 | $15,300 | 75% |
| University of Tulsa | $109,332 | $21,500 | $15,000 | 72% |
| Cameron University | $83,565 | not reported | $10,912 | 31% |
| Northeastern State University | $67,854 | $23,374 | $12,710 | 35% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $118,100 OK, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $137,280 OK, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported metro, $86,310 OK, $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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