Compare 8 Computer Systems Analysis. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $88,510. Top programs: $121,734+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Computer Systems Analysis tells a different story. Across 8 programs, earnings range from $72,006 to $121,734—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. A degree in this field from the right program can mean six figures; the wrong assumption about prestige can cost you.
Texas Christian University leads with Computer Systems Analysis graduates earning $121,734—well above the $88,510 average across all 8 ranked programs. The more revealing data point: the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, a public institution admitting 80% of applicants, produces graduates earning $104,839. Accessible admissions and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive here.
Debt burden reveals who's really winning. TCU graduates borrow $21,500 in student loans and face just a 3.0% payment burden—firmly 'Excellent' by GPS affordability standards. For families factoring in parent loans, Minnesota leads with a 8.2% combined burden, rated 'Good.' Either way, graduates enter careers where loan payments take a minimal share of their discretionary income.
Highest program earnings: $121,734
Strong outcomes ($104,839) with 80% acceptance
3.0% payment burden | Excellent
8.2% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $121,734 | 63 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | Good |
| #2 | $104,839 | 148 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Good | |
| #3 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $98,053 | 6 | $26,000 | Excellent | $18,445 | Good |
| #4 | University Of HoustonPublic | $82,416 | 190 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #5 | $79,317 | 32 | $24,500 | Excellent | $21,394 | Good | |
| #6 | $76,824 | 36 | $20,547 | Excellent | $14,710 | Good | |
| #7 | $72,888 | 15 | $25,000 | Excellent | $18,264 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $72,006 | 12 | $22,057 | Excellent | $14,269 | Good |
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.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
