# Pittsburg State University: Computer Systems Analysis (bachelor's)

Pittsburg, KS. IPEDS 155681, CIP 11.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pittsburg-state-university/majors/computer-systems-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,783
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,199 (U.S. median for this major: $80,866 across 12 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $23,866)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,667

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,199 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,968 | $53,497 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $11,453 | $51,195 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $14,676 | $65,602 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,873 | $84,362 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,237 | $90,459 | 2.4 years |

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

## Computer Systems Analysis at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University | $71,199 | $20,500 | $15,784 | 57% |

## Careers
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage not reported metro, $100,770 KS, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (SOC 15-1253): median wage not reported metro, $94,490 KS, $104,300 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.7% by 2035
- Computer Network Architects (SOC 15-1241): median wage not reported metro, $100,610 KS, $134,050 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.7% 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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