# University of South Alabama: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Mobile, AL. IPEDS 102094, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-alabama/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,256
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,317 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,840

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,317 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,657 | $56,324 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,265 | $59,029 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,277 | $72,433 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,252 | $103,471 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,322 | $112,683 | 2.3 years |

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

## Computer Science at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | $80,317 | $26,750 | $17,648 | 53% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $122,540 Mobile, AL, $122,540 AL, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $137,650 Mobile, AL, $138,670 AL, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $83,910 Mobile, AL, $103,120 AL, $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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