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Computer Science bachelor's degree programs in Ohio

Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

16Programs reporting earnings

$93,282Median year-4 earnings

$23,250Median federal debt

16Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Ohio

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland · $25,391 federal debt$143,580 2Franklin UniversityColumbus · $47,834 federal debt$111,131 3Cedarville UniversityCedarville · $27,000 federal debt$109,817 4Xavier UniversityCincinnati · $27,000 federal debt$104,908 5University of DaytonDayton · $25,000 federal debt$102,468 6Cleveland State UniversityCleveland · $23,365 federal debt$100,385 7Ohio University-Zanesville CampusZanesville · $21,500 federal debt$93,282 8Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · $21,500 federal debt$93,282 9Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster · $21,500 federal debt$93,282 10Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton · $21,500 federal debt$93,282

CAREER CONTEXT IN OH

What related occupations pay in Ohio

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $163,640
Middle 50% wage range: $129,570–$205,860
State employment: 19,500
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $100,900–$233,510

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $135,510
Middle 50% wage range: $96,330–$157,710
State employment: 280
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $44,920–$173,510

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $132,910
Middle 50% wage range: $111,190–$157,970
State employment: 1,820
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $94,530–$174,260

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $114,090
Middle 50% wage range: $96,200–$135,490
State employment: 44,790
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $77,790–$168,400

15-1212Information Security Analysts

State median wage: $110,480
Middle 50% wage range: $83,250–$138,520
State employment: 6,010
Projected growth: +21.0%
Annual openings: 14,100

10th–90th percentile: $68,070–$171,450

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $109,780
Middle 50% wage range: $76,360–$134,560
State employment: 6,150
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $49,320–$161,520

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $102,630
Middle 50% wage range: $79,510–$130,920
State employment: 6,100
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $61,710–$160,650

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $98,000
Middle 50% wage range: $78,380–$106,430
State employment: 4,400
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $60,340–$130,100

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Case Western Reserve University	Cleveland	$143,580	$25,391
2	Franklin University	Columbus	$111,131	$47,834
3	Cedarville University	Cedarville	$109,817	$27,000
4	Xavier University	Cincinnati	$104,908	$27,000
5	University of Dayton	Dayton	$102,468	$25,000
6	Cleveland State University	Cleveland	$100,385	$23,365
7	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus	Zanesville	$93,282	$21,500
8	Ohio University-Main Campus	Athens	$93,282	$21,500
9	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus	Lancaster	$93,282	$21,500
10	Ohio University-Southern Campus	Ironton	$93,282	$21,500
11	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus	Chillicothe	$93,282	$21,500
12	Ohio University-Eastern Campus	Saint Clairsville	$93,282	$21,500
13	Kent State University at Kent	Kent	$91,614	$25,000
14	Kent State University at Stark	North Canton	$91,614	$25,000
15	John Carroll University	University Heights	$88,824	$23,250
16	Youngstown State University	Youngstown	$85,028	$21,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer Science in Ohio

What do Computer Science bachelor's degree graduates earn in Ohio?

Across 16 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $93,282 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,250 among the 16 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Case Western Reserve University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.