Bachelor's+14% vs national median2,550 grads tracked
Computer Science at Arizona State University
Ranked 27th of 170 bachelor's programs in Computer Science by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$78,656
middle 50%: $59,913 – $96,869
Median · 5 years out
$113,823
middle 50%: $92,277 – $145,901
Median · 10 years out
$141,269
middle 50%: $109,228 – $192,557
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Science (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Arizona State University computer science alumni earn a median of $79k early on. Salaries reach $141k after ten years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
3.8 yrs
≈ $4,108 total interest
Same major at other universities
Washington and Lee University
$117,024 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$116,662 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$115,930 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$115,413 · 5 yrs out
Gustavus Adolphus College
$115,217 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$114,636 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$113,431 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$112,462 · 5 yrs out
Brigham Young University - Idaho
$112,227 · 5 yrs out
Furman University
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
DePaul University
$111,082 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$110,582 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Arizona State University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$210,320 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$180,138 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$173,103 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$155,189 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$135,147 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$131,591 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$131,351 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$122,572 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$115,790 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$115,790 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$113,557 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering (Bachelor's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
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