Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · Valparaiso University · Valparaiso, IN
$59,863Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,111Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,125Median federal debt
14Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at Valparaiso University earn a median of $59,863 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $25,125, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute | $100,294 | $24,500 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette | $94,786 | $19,136 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $77,909 | $19,366 |
| Taylor University Upland | $77,081 | — |
| Indiana University-Southeast New Albany | $72,634 | — |
| DePauw University Greencastle | $70,026 | $26,500 |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond | $68,485 | — |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $67,181 | $21,500 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne | $61,354 | $25,500 |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | $55,597 | $23,000 |
| Indiana University-South Bend South Bend | $53,743 | — |
| Indiana University-Northwest Gary | $36,053 | $19,802 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from Valparaiso University make?
The median salary is $59,863 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,125.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.