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

Lawrence, KS. IPEDS 155317, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-kansas/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,565
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,008 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in KS: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (4 colleges, $86,636): +$5,372
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,310

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,008 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,544 | $53,437 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,942 | $55,133 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,154 | $64,556 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,169 | $81,660 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $22,544 | $96,037 | 1.7 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | $107,194 | $25,871 | $19,406 | 71% |
| University of Kansas | $92,008 | $27,000 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Wichita State University | $81,265 | $15,450 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Washburn University | $78,778 | not reported | $15,280 | 53% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $104,990 Lawrence, KS, $113,420 KS, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $135,920 Lawrence, KS, $164,830 KS, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $82,360 Lawrence, KS, $100,770 KS, $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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