Compare 9 Computer Systems Analysis. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $70,180. Top programs: $95,664+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Computer Systems Analysis tells a different story. Across 9 programs, earnings range from $53,865 to $95,664—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University Of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Computer Systems Analysis program leads with graduates earning $95,664, well above the $70,180 average. University Of Houston follows at $79,939, while Kent State delivers $74,118—proving that strong outcomes aren't limited to elite institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University Of Minnesota graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 3.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.2, graduates can clear their student debt with about 2.4 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $95,664
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
3.7% payment burden | Excellent
9.2% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $95,664 | 153 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Good | |
| #2 | University Of HoustonPublic | $79,939 | 164 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #3 | $74,118 | 36 | $24,500 | Excellent | $21,394 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $72,907 | 13 | $25,000 | Excellent | $18,264 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $71,351 | 81 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | Challenging |
| #6 | $65,084 | 32 | $20,547 | Excellent | $14,710 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $60,524 | 14 | $19,000 | Excellent | $23,489 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $58,169 | 17 | $18,969 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good | |
| #9 | $53,865 | 21 | $22,057 | Good | $14,269 | Manageable |
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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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