Compare 18 Computer Support Specialist. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $62,971.
The highest-earning Computer Support Specialist program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $35K earnings gap across 18 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
DePaul University's Computer Support Specialist program leads with graduates earning $79,863, closely followed by University of Nebraska at Omaha at $79,671. The average across all programs is $62,971, yet these outcomes demonstrate that regional publics like UNO compete directly with private institutions while delivering superior value.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, UNO maintains affordability with a 9% combined burden, proving top programs can also be financially accessible.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $79,863 | 26 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Manageable |
| #2 | $79,671 | 37 | $19,000 | Excellent | $15,945 | Good | |
| #3 | $79,637 | 20 | $24,990 | Excellent | $29,300 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Dakota State UniversityPublic | $72,059 | 102 | $23,500 | Excellent | $15,085 | Good |
| #5 | $71,427 | 96 | $21,058 | Excellent | $11,598 | Good | |
| #6 | Davenport UniversityPrivate | $69,748 | 60 | $26,000 | Excellent | $18,037 | Manageable |
| #7 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $69,490 | 31 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Good |
| #8 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $66,965 | 46 | $26,000 | Good | $18,445 | Manageable |
| #9 | $62,891 | 22 | $21,500 | Excellent | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Baker CollegePrivate | $60,985 | 87 | $25,000 | Good | $9,540 | Manageable |
| #11 | $59,433 | 55 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $58,822 | 11 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | $57,984 | 29 | $21,500 | Good | $23,044 | Challenging |
| #14 | $57,502 | 28 | $21,000 | Good | $14,000 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $50,248 | 13 | $21,500 | Good | $12,362 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $48,185 | 39 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #17 | $44,356 | 14 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,500 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $44,212 | 8 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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