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

Durham, NH. IPEDS 183044, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-main-campus/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,156
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $105,078 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in NH: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NH median for this major (4 colleges, $93,306): +$11,772
- Versus the U.S. median: +$18,380

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $105,078 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,523 | $68,075 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,476 | $72,001 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $19,446 | $80,118 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,815 | $93,998 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,588 | $117,783 | 1.9 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | $105,078 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |
| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | $105,078 | $27,000 | $9,992 | 50% |
| Keene State College | $78,965 | $26,798 | $17,887 | 60% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $166,090 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $139,720 NH, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $214,960 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $176,540 NH, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $129,180 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $107,670 NH, $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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