# Utah Valley University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Orem, UT. IPEDS 230737, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-valley-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,946
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $115,541 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,725 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in UT: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (4 colleges, $126,435): -$10,894
- Versus the U.S. median: +$15,384

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $115,541 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,904 | $18,544 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,231 | $20,097 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,664 | $26,904 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $8,115 | $38,546 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $13,297 | $63,161 | under 1 year |

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

## Computer Science at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $142,800 | $12,000 | $15,564 | 81% |
| University of Utah | $137,329 | $19,947 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah Valley University | $115,541 | $24,725 | $6,376 | 45% |
| Weber State University | $100,157 | $21,062 | $10,258 | 46% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $131,210 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $128,810 UT, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $168,730 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $163,610 UT, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $103,340 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $108,090 UT, $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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