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Associate-19% vs national median67 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences, General at Youngstown State University

Ranked 119th of 145 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,184
middle 50%: $25,198 – $49,855
Median · 5 years out
$47,990
middle 50%: $39,104 – $63,044
Median · 10 years out
$47,574
middle 50%: $40,342 – $62,818

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Youngstown State University's associate program in Computer and Information Sciences, General earn a median $35,184 one year after graduating, rising to $47,574 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 19% below the national median of $59,476 for this field, ranking 119th of 145 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
9.2 yrs
≈ $10,451 total interest

Same major at other universities

Hawaii Community College
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 9
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Howard County Junior College District
$49,233 · 5 yrs out
Great Falls College Montana State University
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
Palo Alto College
$48,852 · 5 yrs out
Paris Junior College
$48,144 · 5 yrs out
Mountain Gateway Community College
$47,939 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Community College
$47,645 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Virginia Community College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Danville Community College
$47,039 · 5 yrs out
New River Community College
$46,171 · 5 yrs out
South Texas College
$46,111 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Youngstown State University

Education (Doctorate)
$120,396 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$107,126 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,691 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$98,101 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$97,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$90,151 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,924 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,951 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,588 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,299 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$87,405 · 5 yrs out

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