# University of Washington-Bothell Campus: Software and Media Applications (bachelor's)

Bothell, WA. IPEDS 377555, CIP 11.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-bothell-campus/majors/software-and-media-applications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,112
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,462 (U.S. median for this major: $61,451 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,500 (U.S. median $23,394)
- Rank in WA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (3 colleges, $71,462): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,011

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,462 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,573 | $24,020 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,350 | $27,368 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,415 | $36,269 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $15,215 | $65,577 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,993 | $112,030 | 3.6 years |

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

## Software and Media Applications at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $71,462 | $14,500 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $71,462 | $14,500 | $12,319 | 65% |
| Eastern Washington University | $46,104 | $23,250 | $13,886 | 44% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $167,280 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $166,540 WA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $214,680 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $209,370 WA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $164,740 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $163,350 WA, $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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