Compare 5 Computer Systems Analysis. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $70,945.
With top graduates earning $95,664, Computer Systems Analysis stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $25K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities leads with Computer Systems Analysis graduates earning $95,664, well above the $70,945 regional average. Kent State follows at $74,118, while Saginaw Valley State reaches $72,907—demonstrating how regional publics compete effectively with larger research universities in specialized technical fields.
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, students can clear their debt with roughly 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 | $74,118 | 36 | $24,500 | Excellent | $21,394 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $72,907 | 13 | $25,000 | Excellent | $18,264 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $58,169 | 17 | $18,969 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good | |
| #5 | $53,865 | 21 | $22,057 | Good | $14,269 | Manageable |
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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