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

Ashland, OR. IPEDS 210146, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-oregon-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,167
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,596 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $33,500 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in OR: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (5 colleges, $90,324): -$14,728
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,102

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,596 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,830 | $51,342 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,466 | $54,102 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $15,813 | $68,628 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $22,415 | $97,281 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,181 | $104,946 | 2.7 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Fox University | $106,106 | not reported | $31,679 | 72% |
| University of Oregon | $100,540 | $24,764 | $22,182 | 72% |
| Western Oregon University | $90,324 | $26,000 | $17,237 | 47% |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | $85,900 | $24,500 | $15,706 | 54% |
| Southern Oregon University | $75,596 | $33,500 | $16,732 | 43% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $129,690 Medford, OR, $142,720 OR, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $139,320 Medford, OR, $175,270 OR, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $101,520 Medford, OR, $121,620 OR, $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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