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Bachelor's-35% vs national median54 grads tracked

Computer Science at Central State University

Ranked 163rd of 170 bachelor's programs in Computer Science by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,903
middle 50%: $20,573 – $41,844
Median · 5 years out
$64,578
middle 50%: $46,207 – $78,215
Median · 10 years out
$67,254
middle 50%: $39,310 – $109,303

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 Central State University's bachelor's program in Computer Science earn a median $27,903 one year after graduating, rising to $67,254 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 35% below the national median of $99,737 for this field, ranking 163rd 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
7.5 yrs
≈ $9,277 total interest

Same major at other universities

Grambling State University
$70,184 · 5 yrs out
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
Chicago State University
$64,402 · 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

Other majors at Central State University

Manufacturing Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,675 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$75,444 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$72,014 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$65,669 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$62,487 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$57,471 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$57,471 · 5 yrs out
Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)
$54,227 · 5 yrs out
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's)
$50,767 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$49,979 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$49,979 · 5 yrs out
Education (Bachelor's)
$49,376 · 5 yrs out

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