Compare 17 Computer Support Specialist. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $69,362.
Computer Support Specialist programs produce graduates earning between $45,637 and $123,462—a $78K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 17 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Rochester Institute of Technology's Computer Support Specialist program leads with graduates earning $123,462, significantly above the regional average of $69,362. Penn State follows at $93,803, while Drexel rounds out the top three at $93,002—showing how program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY John Jay College graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. RIT students also achieve excellent affordability at 3.6% despite higher earnings, proving that top programs can remain financially accessible.
Highest program earnings: $123,462
Strong outcomes ($123,462) with 71% acceptance
3.5% payment burden | Excellent
9.2% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $123,462 | 78 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Good | |
| #2 | $93,803 | 445 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $93,002 | 34 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #4 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $75,443 | 21 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Challenging |
| #5 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $74,282 | 50 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Challenging |
| #6 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $71,224 | 136 | $26,814 | Excellent | $35,886 | Challenging |
| #7 | $66,681 | 20 | $17,250 | Excellent | $18,928 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $66,665 | 28 | $22,300 | Excellent | $19,642 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $66,171 | 20 | $24,218 | Excellent | $25,252 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $65,483 | 119 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Good | |
| #11 | $63,005 | 42 | $25,000 | Good | $54,289 | High | |
| #12 | Norwich UniversityPrivate | $60,988 | 46 | $25,000 | Good | $22,052 | Manageable |
| #13 | $57,411 | 13 | $19,060 | Excellent | $17,050 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $55,745 | 18 | $19,637 | Good | $20,710 | Manageable |
| #15 | $50,282 | 38 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,233 | High | |
| #16 | $49,865 | 146 | $24,250 | Manageable | $35,031 | High | |
| #17 | University At AlbanyPublic | $45,637 | 47 | $19,500 | Good | $22,398 | 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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