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Associate-34% vs national median40 grads tracked

Computer Science at Southern University at Shreveport - Bossier City

Ranked 32nd of 33 associate programs in Computer Science by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,969
middle 50%: $22,038 – $45,751
Median · 5 years out
$43,047
middle 50%: $28,103 – $62,322
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Science (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Southern University at Shreveport - Bossier City's associate program in Computer Science earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $43,047 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 34% below the national median of $64,996 for this field, ranking 32nd of 33 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
10.8 yrs
≈ $12,620 total interest

Same major at other universities

El Paso Community College
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Lake Area Technical College
$49,551 · 5 yrs out
South Texas College
$49,118 · 5 yrs out
Texas State Technical College
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
New River Community and Technical College
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
North Central State College
$42,051 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Southern University at Shreveport - Bossier City

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$77,934 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$69,779 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$59,387 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$55,993 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$55,546 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Certificate)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate)
$46,497 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$40,759 · 5 yrs out

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