# Stevens Institute of Technology: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Hoboken, NJ. IPEDS 186867, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stevens-institute-of-technology/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $99,007
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $138,468 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in NJ: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$38,311

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $138,468 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $27,221 | $115,961 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $27,603 | $117,589 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $33,102 | $141,015 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $38,095 | $162,285 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $49,538 | $211,032 | 2.1 years |

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

## Computer Science at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | $217,973 | not reported | $6,128 | 98% |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | $138,468 | $27,000 | $41,346 | 87% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $166,830 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $135,940 NJ, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $215,300 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $203,460 NJ, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $135,980 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $135,280 NJ, $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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