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

Storrs, CT. IPEDS 129020, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,649
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $117,412 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,591 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in CT: 3 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (12 colleges, $117,412): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$30,714

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $117,412 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,193 | $62,443 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $16,339 | $67,153 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $20,608 | $84,699 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $28,285 | $116,251 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $33,797 | $138,906 | 1.7 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $188,157 | $12,750 | $23,777 | 96% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $118,324 | $24,125 | $17,604 | 52% |
| University of Connecticut | $117,412 | $19,591 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $117,412 | $19,591 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $117,412 | $19,591 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $117,412 | $19,591 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $117,412 | $19,591 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Sacred Heart University | $93,209 | $26,908 | $46,174 | 74% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $93,070 | $25,839 | $21,067 | 57% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $87,705 | $28,500 | $20,857 | 50% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $86,238 | $19,415 | $16,857 | 48% |
| University of Hartford | $79,202 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $132,520 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $134,120 CT, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $171,350 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $171,750 CT, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $112,270 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $109,600 CT, $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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