# University of Maine at Augusta: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Augusta, ME. IPEDS 161217, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-augusta/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,843
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,683 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,786 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in ME: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$26,015

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,683 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,421 | $43,148 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $9,175 | $42,022 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,228 | $51,424 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $14,037 | $64,289 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $15,371 | $70,399 | 2.9 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Augusta | $60,683 | $29,786 | $10,924 | 27% |
| Husson University | $50,096 | not reported | $21,005 | 59% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $123,120 ME, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $160,260 ME, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage not reported metro, $95,820 ME, $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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