# Youngstown State University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Youngstown, OH. IPEDS 206695, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/youngstown-state-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,279
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,648 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in OH: 18 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (19 colleges, $77,175): -$21,527
- Versus the U.S. median: -$31,050

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,648 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,328 | $41,696 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,421 | $42,112 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,369 | $59,759 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,249 | $72,633 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $18,235 | $81,510 | 4.0 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin College | $129,395 | $26,500 | $38,645 | 81% |
| Ohio State University | $118,833 | $23,000 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Cincinnati | $100,975 | $23,203 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $94,001 | $26,495 | $11,286 | 25% |
| Miami University-Middletown | $94,001 | $26,495 | $10,809 | 32% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $94,001 | $26,495 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Wright State University | $92,006 | $26,979 | $15,415 | 42% |
| Cleveland State University | $86,337 | $31,125 | $14,764 | 51% |
| University of Toledo | $80,501 | $31,000 | $17,249 | 57% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $76,515 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Bowling Green State University | $70,493 | $33,500 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $60,767 | $31,115 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $60,767 | $31,115 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $60,767 | $31,115 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $60,767 | $31,115 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $60,767 | $31,115 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $60,767 | $31,115 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Youngstown State University | $55,648 | $31,000 | $12,767 | 51% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $107,990 Youngstown-Warren, OH, $114,090 OH, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $125,760 Youngstown-Warren, OH, $163,640 OH, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $87,050 Youngstown-Warren, OH, $102,320 OH, $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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