# Oklahoma State University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Stillwater, OK. IPEDS 207388, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,514
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,641 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,759 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in OK: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (6 colleges, $77,892): +$7,749
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,057

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,641 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 | $12,243 | $52,645 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,314 | $52,950 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,893 | $68,340 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $21,896 | $94,153 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,711 | $106,257 | 2.0 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $95,825 | not reported | $8,039 | 32% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $87,792 | $20,212 | $18,309 | 37% |
| Oklahoma State University | $85,641 | $23,759 | $17,447 | 68% |
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | $70,142 | $18,897 | $10,999 | 42% |
| East Central University | $67,666 | $20,200 | $8,683 | 34% |
| Cameron University | $49,021 | not reported | $10,912 | 31% |

## 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
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage not reported metro, $95,930 OK, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% 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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