Computer Systems Analysis
Offered at 107 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 37 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 18 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 35 | $61,471 | $79,327 | $47,695 |
| Master's | 10 | $99,701 | $139,293 | — |
| Doctoral | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 6 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian River State College | FL | — | $51,778 | — |
| 2 | Northwest Technical Institute | AR | — | $37,062 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Akron Main Campus | OH | — | $74,303 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Christian University | TX | $84,225 | $132,409 | $18,750 |
| 2 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $80,694 | $122,266 | $15,000 |
| 3 | Lindenwood University | MO | — | $113,537 | — |
| 4 | Northern Arizona University | AZ | — | $104,421 | — |
| 5 | California State University-San Marcos | CA | $63,316 | $103,395 | — |
| 6 | University of Houston | TX | $66,400 | $93,599 | $21,977 |
| 7 | Kent State University at Kent | OH | $62,597 | $92,930 | $21,687 |
| 8 | Marshall University | WV | — | $88,646 | — |
| 9 | University of Phoenix-Arizona | AZ | — | $87,911 | — |
| 10 | University of North Dakota | ND | $56,228 | $86,476 | — |
| 11 | Pittsburg State University | KS | $55,682 | $80,817 | — |
| 12 | DeVry College of New York | NY | $61,471 | $77,838 | $47,695 |
| 13 | DeVry University-Arizona | AZ | $61,471 | $77,838 | $47,695 |
| 14 | DeVry University-California | CA | $61,471 | $77,838 | $47,695 |
| 15 | DeVry University-Florida | FL | $61,471 | $77,838 | $47,695 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Methodist University | TX | $129,168 | $159,202 | — |
| 2 | University of Florida | FL | $84,146 | $141,453 | — |
| 3 | University of Illinois Chicago | IL | $84,986 | $141,408 | — |
| 4 | University of South Florida | FL | $109,749 | $137,179 | — |
| 5 | Florida International University | FL | $91,138 | $116,251 | — |
| 6 | University of Illinois Springfield | IL | $108,265 | $96,074 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do computer systems analysis graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in computer systems analysis reports median earnings of $61,471. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
