# West Virginia University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Morgantown, WV. IPEDS 238032, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,159
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $98,277 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,026 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in WV: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,880

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $98,277 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,450 | $40,919 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,501 | $54,129 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $14,179 | $61,395 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,710 | $81,014 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $20,273 | $87,782 | 1.3 years |

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

## Computer Science at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | $98,277 | $23,026 | $15,634 | 65% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $108,950 Morgantown, WV, $121,000 WV, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $134,630 Morgantown, WV, $139,820 WV, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $78,950 Morgantown, WV, $85,090 WV, $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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