# Northern Arizona University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,815
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $99,067 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in AZ: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (4 colleges, $114,868): -$15,801
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,090

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $99,067 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | 1.4 years |

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

## Computer Science at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $117,451 | $23,000 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $114,868 | $19,500 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $99,067 | $27,000 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $113,580 Flagstaff, AZ, $129,690 AZ, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $134,700 Flagstaff, AZ, $166,430 AZ, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $95,080 Flagstaff, AZ, $107,240 AZ, $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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