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Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree programs in Virginia

Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

14Programs reporting earnings

$95,461Median year-4 earnings

$23,381Median federal debt

14Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

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

1Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg · $20,500 federal debt$144,103 2University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville · $17,783 federal debt$142,041 3Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond · $19,050 federal debt$118,521 4University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond · $23,381 federal debt$112,621 5George Mason UniversityFairfax · $23,250 federal debt$110,754 6James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg · $21,470 federal debt$104,806 7Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk · $26,125 federal debt$95,485 8University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg · $22,142 federal debt$95,461 9Marymount UniversityArlington · $27,000 federal debt$82,795 10Strayer University-VirginiaArlington · $50,737 federal debt$82,304

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

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

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $157,390
Middle 50% wage range: $124,780–$207,480
State employment: 3,590
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $96,300–$230,630

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $136,460
Middle 50% wage range: $106,600–$171,090
State employment: 88,280
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $83,350–$211,930

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $121,590
Middle 50% wage range: $98,120–$136,870
State employment: 10,160
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $78,820–$169,200

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $106,780
Middle 50% wage range: $75,440–$159,640
State employment: 1,670
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $54,950–$200,140

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $77,140
Middle 50% wage range: $54,790–$102,370
State employment: 1,990
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $42,080–$140,490

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $201,490
Middle 50% wage range: $166,430–$234,310
State employment: 17,550
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $133,320–$300,720

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $160,360
Middle 50% wage range: $125,540–$176,610
State employment: 5,260
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $105,210–$210,160

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $141,340
Middle 50% wage range: $109,760–$174,510
State employment: 9,380
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $85,050–$210,180

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; 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	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Blacksburg	$144,103	$20,500
2	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Charlottesville	$142,041	$17,783
3	Virginia Commonwealth University	Richmond	$118,521	$19,050
4	University of Richmond	University of Richmond	$112,621	$23,381
5	George Mason University	Fairfax	$110,754	$23,250
6	James Madison University	Harrisonburg	$104,806	$21,470
7	Old Dominion University	Norfolk	$95,485	$26,125
8	University of Mary Washington	Fredericksburg	$95,461	$22,142
9	Marymount University	Arlington	$82,795	$27,000
10	Strayer University-Virginia	Arlington	$82,304	$50,737
11	Liberty University	Lynchburg	$82,116	$28,068
12	ECPI University	Virginia Beach	$66,214	$39,069
13	Virginia State University	Petersburg	$60,276	$26,500
14	Virginia Union University	Richmond	$45,214	$27,000

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 and Information Sciences, General in Virginia

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Virginia?

Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $95,461 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,381 among the 14 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.