Computer Science at Barry University

Computer science programs in Florida typically produce first-year earnings around $72,000, which is where Barry's estimated outcomes land. With comparable programs suggesting debt of roughly $26,000, that creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36—manageable by most standards. The real question is whether Barry's Computer Science program delivers value similar to its state peers, given that we're working with estimates rather than the school's actual graduate outcomes.

The uncertainty here matters more than it might for other fields. Florida's CS programs span a wide range—from University of Miami graduates earning nearly $77,000 to Full Sail grads starting around $50,000. Barry serves a student body where nearly half receive Pell grants, which could mean either strong support for upward mobility or potential gaps in career networking and tech industry connections that affect post-graduation outcomes. Without actual data from Barry's own graduates, it's harder to know where they fall in that spectrum.

If Barry's outcomes match the state median, the investment looks reasonable—you'd owe about a third of your first year's salary. But given the uncertainty and the presence of programs with reported data showing stronger outcomes, you'll want to dig into Barry's tech career services, internship placement rates, and relationships with Miami's growing tech sector before committing. The estimates suggest viability, but they can't substitute for knowing how this specific program actually performs.