Computer Systems Analysis programs
CIP 1105 · Computer & Information Sciences · ranked by median earnings four years after completion
27 institutions report graduate earnings for Computer Systems Analysis programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $76,951 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37× and 100% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, all 27 programs with a benchmark clear the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026).
| # | Institution | Earn 4yr | % > threshold | Median debt | Debt/earn | Earnings premium | 2 of 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Methodist UniversityTX · Master's | $172,353 n=18 | 100% 5yr | $95,275 | 0.55× | Above +163% | Clears 2/2 |
| 2 | Texas Christian UniversityTX · Bachelor's | $121,734 n=40 | 92% 1yr | $20,750 | 0.17× | Above +240% | — |
| 3 | University of Nebraska at OmahaNE · Post-bacc cert | $118,836 n=17 | — | — | — | Above +104% | — |
| 4 | University of FloridaFL · Master's | $116,725 n=84 | 98% 5yr | $20,500 | 0.18× | Above +110% | Clears 2/2 |
| 5 | University of South FloridaFL · Master's | $115,356 n=29 | 100% 5yr | $24,256 | 0.21× | Above +108% | Clears 2/2 |
| 6 | Florida International UniversityFL · Master's | $106,494 n=41 | 100% 5yr | $35,500 | 0.33× | Above +92% | — |
| 7 | University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMN · Bachelor's | $104,839 n=114 | 94% 5yr | $20,041 | 0.19× | Above +162% | Clears 2/2 |
| 8 | Lindenwood UniversityMO · Bachelor's | $98,053 n=18 | — | — | — | Above +174% | — |
| 9 | Northern Arizona UniversityAZ · Bachelor's | $97,511 n=17 | 85% 1yr | $25,500 | 0.26× | Above +165% | — |
| 10 | California State University-San MarcosCA · Bachelor's | $93,047 n=22 | 86% 1yr | — | — | Above +142% | — |
| 11 | University of Phoenix-ArizonaAZ · Bachelor's | $91,484 n=38 | 100% | $45,398 | 0.50× | Above +149% | Clears 2/2 |
| 12 | University of HoustonTX · Bachelor's | $82,416 n=184 | 91% 5yr | $24,154 | 0.29× | Above +131% | Clears 2/2 |
| 13 | Kent State University at KentOH · Bachelor's | $79,317 n=77 | 100% 5yr | $23,625 | 0.30× | Above +115% | Clears 2/2 |
| 14 | University of Wisconsin-River FallsWI · Bachelor's | $76,951 n=38 | 97% 5yr | $20,250 | 0.26× | Above +97% | Clears 2/2 |
| 15 | Austin Peay State UniversityTN · Bachelor's | $76,824 n=16 | 77% 1yr | $23,788 | 0.31× | Above +120% | — |
| 16 | University of Akron Main CampusOH · Associate | $74,608 n=22 | 98% 5yr | $26,375 | 0.35× | Above +103% | Clears 2/2 |
| 17 | Saginaw Valley State UniversityMI · Bachelor's | $72,888 n=17 | 97% 5yr | $28,427 | 0.39× | Above +108% | Clears 2/2 |
| 18 | University of North DakotaND · Bachelor's | $72,006 n=19 | 84% 1yr | $23,100 | 0.32× | Above +75% | — |
| 19 | DeVry College of New YorkNY · Bachelor's | $71,675 n=717 | 100% | $40,509 | 0.56× | Above +88% | Clears 2/2 |
| 20 | DeVry University-ArizonaAZ · Bachelor's | $71,675 n=717 | 100% | $40,509 | 0.56× | Above +95% | Clears 2/2 |
| 21 | DeVry University-FloridaFL · Bachelor's | $71,675 n=717 | 100% | $40,509 | 0.56× | Above +112% | Clears 2/2 |
| 22 | DeVry University-GeorgiaGA · Bachelor's | $71,675 n=717 | 100% | $40,509 | 0.56× | Above +103% | Clears 2/2 |
| 23 | DeVry University-NevadaNV · Bachelor's | $71,675 n=717 | 100% | $40,509 | 0.56× | Above +90% | Clears 2/2 |
| 24 | DeVry University-New JerseyNJ · Bachelor's | $71,675 n=717 | 100% | $40,509 | 0.56× | Above +80% | Clears 2/2 |
| 25 | DeVry University-OhioOH · Bachelor's | $71,675 n=717 | 100% | $40,509 | 0.56× | Above +95% | Clears 2/2 |
| 26 | DeVry University-TexasTX · Bachelor's | $71,675 n=717 | 100% | $40,509 | 0.56× | Above +100% | Clears 2/2 |
| 27 | DeVry University-VirginiaVA · Bachelor's | $71,675 n=717 | 100% | $40,509 | 0.56× | Above +88% | Clears 2/2 |
% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years — the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.
| State | Median earn 4yr | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $110,925 | 4 |
| Texas | $102,075 | 4 |
| Arizona | $91,484 | 3 |
| Ohio | $74,608 | 3 |
States with at least 3 reporting Computer Systems Analysis programs, by median graduate earnings.
Which colleges have the highest-paying Computer Systems Analysis programs?
By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Computer Systems Analysis programs in this dataset are Southern Methodist University ($172,353), Texas Christian University ($121,734), University of Nebraska at Omaha ($118,836). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.
Are Computer Systems Analysis programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?
Indicatively, 0 of the 27 Computer Systems Analysis programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.