# University of Maryland-Baltimore County: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 163268, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $83,684
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $105,706 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,000 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in MD: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (6 colleges, $105,180): +$526
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,549

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $105,706 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,087 | $22,281 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,714 | $46,927 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $16,543 | $72,458 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,172 | $97,113 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $25,439 | $111,423 | 1.6 years |

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

## Computer Science at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $137,931 | $20,000 | $15,678 | 89% |
| Loyola University Maryland | $124,858 | $27,000 | $30,574 | 79% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $105,706 | $20,000 | $16,467 | 70% |
| Towson University | $104,653 | $20,340 | $17,413 | 70% |
| Morgan State University | $90,183 | not reported | $14,985 | 41% |
| Frostburg State University | $83,990 | $21,500 | $16,715 | 50% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $138,900 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $138,680 MD, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $168,520 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $171,490 MD, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $134,320 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $136,370 MD, $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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