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

Albuquerque, NM. IPEDS 187985, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-mexico-main-campus/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $89,498
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $112,064 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,919 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in NM: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NM median for this major (3 colleges, $95,750): +$16,314
- Versus the U.S. median: +$25,366

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $112,064 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,938 | $52,408 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,045 | $57,268 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $16,196 | $71,100 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $17,906 | $78,607 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,053 | $83,643 | 1.0 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | $112,064 | $22,919 | $15,489 | 55% |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $95,750 | $15,250 | $9,873 | 57% |
| New Mexico State University | $94,024 | $21,261 | $8,889 | 55% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $123,700 Albuquerque, NM, $124,520 NM, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $139,530 Albuquerque, NM, $137,730 NM, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $98,220 Albuquerque, NM, $98,220 NM, $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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