# University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Fort Smith, AR. IPEDS 108092, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,896
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,688 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,823 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in AR: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (8 colleges, $73,294): +$9,394
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,010

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,688 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,890 | $46,495 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,391 | $49,115 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,392 | $59,580 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $13,804 | $72,195 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $14,297 | $74,773 | 1.5 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $102,747 | $26,500 | $18,209 | 71% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $82,688 | $21,823 | $10,574 | 38% |
| Arkansas State University | $79,309 | $23,204 | $12,366 | 55% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $75,893 | $25,901 | $16,511 | 54% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $70,696 | $22,650 | $17,248 | 42% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $70,588 | $19,975 | $12,970 | 49% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $60,952 | not reported | $14,027 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $59,597 | not reported | $12,653 | 40% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $114,140 Fort Smith, AR-OK, $104,490 AR, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $114,760 Fort Smith, AR-OK, $127,220 AR, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $38,020 Fort Smith, AR-OK, $81,760 AR, $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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