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Bachelor's-35% vs national median110 grads tracked

Computer Science at Chicago State University

Ranked 164th of 170 bachelor's programs in Computer Science by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$44,767
middle 50%: $31,024 – $77,273
Median · 5 years out
$64,402
middle 50%: $45,075 – $82,479
Median · 10 years out
$70,870
middle 50%: $44,624 – $98,953

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

Graduates of Chicago State University's bachelor's program in Computer Science earn a median $44,767 one year after graduating, rising to $70,870 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 35% below the national median of $99,737 for this field, ranking 164th of 170 reporting programs.

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
6.6 yrs
≈ $7,496 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Virginia's College at Wise (The)
$69,584 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Mennonite University
$68,626 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Northwest
$68,476 · 5 yrs out
Hampden Sydney College
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Southern Virginia University
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Central State University
$64,578 · 5 yrs out
Fayetteville State University
$61,431 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
$60,927 · 5 yrs out
Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical Colg at Baton Rouge
$59,105 · 5 yrs out
Elizabeth City State University
$55,604 · 5 yrs out
Southern University at New Orleans
$50,539 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Medgar Evers College
$49,855 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Chicago State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,065 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,065 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$105,999 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Library Science (Master's)
$99,481 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$98,381 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$89,678 · 5 yrs out
History (Master's)
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's)
$80,472 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$79,542 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$79,284 · 5 yrs out

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