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

Grand Forks, ND. IPEDS 200280, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-dakota/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,020
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,268 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,625 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in ND: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$430

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,268 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,126 | $57,623 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,251 | $53,782 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,206 | $66,754 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,981 | $83,327 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,730 | $91,005 | 2.0 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | $86,268 | $25,625 | $18,551 | 61% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $92,120 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $105,600 ND, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $141,440 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $149,130 ND, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage not reported Grand Forks, ND-MN, $105,470 ND, $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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