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

Shepherdstown, WV. IPEDS 237792, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/shepherd-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,265
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,218 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,830 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in WV: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (4 colleges, $77,012): -$2,794
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,480

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,218 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,906 | $34,865 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,753 | $34,191 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,107 | $44,572 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $14,000 | $61,740 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $15,866 | $69,969 | 1.7 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $79,805 | not reported | $9,337 | 33% |
| West Virginia University | $79,805 | not reported | $15,634 | 65% |
| Shepherd University | $74,218 | $21,830 | $11,363 | 51% |
| Marshall University | $69,565 | $28,375 | $7,502 | 51% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $154,930 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $121,000 WV, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $195,190 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $139,820 WV, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $127,040 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, not reported WV, $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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