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Computer Programming bachelor's degree at Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH · Private nonprofit

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$5,035 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
39.6% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
$38,510 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
+31% · Positive payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

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What stays fixed$78,404 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+65%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$50,242 → $82,894
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
20Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
40Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
26Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$18,934

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$31,050

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$78,404

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$329/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$18,934Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$27,417Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE94.6%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE18.9%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$50,242Year 1
$78,404Year 4
$82,894Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

5.0% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$6,534
Estimated loan payment$329
26borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$78,404 vs. $83,439

$5,035 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Computer Programmers$85,270 median wageOH estimate · 2,100 jobs · 15-1251$67,830–$107,100 middle 50% of OH wages-7.3% projected U.S. growth · 4,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSoftware Developers$114,090 median wageOH estimate · 44,790 jobs · 15-1252$96,200–$135,490 middle 50% of OH wages+10.2% projected U.S. growth · 95,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98,000 median wageOH estimate · 4,400 jobs · 15-1253$78,380–$106,430 middle 50% of OH wages+5.7% projected U.S. growth · 10,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeWeb Developers$92,650 median wageU.S. estimate · 1,690 jobs · 15-1254+3.8% projected U.S. growth · 5,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeComputer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$91,230 median wageOH estimate · 1,180 jobs · 25-1021$63,100–$124,640 middle 50% of OH wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 3,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeWeb and Digital Interface Designers$83,360 median wageOH estimate · 2,520 jobs · 15-1255$60,490–$125,600 middle 50% of OH wages+6.0% projected U.S. growth · 8,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeComputer Network Support Specialists$70,080 median wageOH estimate · 7,480 jobs · 15-1231$55,640–$91,730 middle 50% of OH wages+1.2% projected U.S. growth · 9,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degree
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Akron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus

$8,561 higher earnings · $5,259 less debt · $4,988 lower annual net price

Earnings
$86,965
Debt
$25,791
Annual net price
$13,946
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Seattle, WA

North Seattle College

$28,235 higher earnings · $11,546 less debt · $8,194 lower annual net price

Earnings
$106,639
Debt
$19,504
Annual net price
$10,740
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Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan-Dearborn

$28,080 higher earnings · $11,327 less debt · $9,442 lower annual net price

Earnings
$106,484
Debt
$19,723
Annual net price
$9,492
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Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University

$12,031 higher earnings · $4,942 less debt · $1,384 lower annual net price

Earnings
$90,435
Debt
$26,108
Annual net price
$17,550
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40 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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