Computer and Information Sciences at Arizona State University Digital Immersion

ASU's Digital Immersion program produces graduates who earn $71,183 right out of college—nearly $12,000 above Arizona's median for computer science degrees and $10,000 above the national average. What makes this particularly impressive is that students leave with just $15,312 in debt, about half the typical burden for CS majors nationwide. That 0.22 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in about three months of gross salary, giving them unusual financial flexibility early in their careers.

The program ties with ASU's traditional Campus Immersion option for top earnings in Arizona, placing at the 60th percentile statewide. While it doesn't dominate the state rankings, it significantly outperforms University of Arizona ($49,392) and matches the performance of much more expensive private options. The 23% earnings growth to $87,406 by year four suggests graduates are building marketable skills that translate to career progression, not just entry-level positions.

For families concerned about tech degree debt, this is exactly what you're looking for: strong starting salaries that beat both state and national benchmarks, combined with manageable loans that won't dictate your child's career choices. The digital immersion format delivers the ASU credential without the financial strain typical of computer science programs.