Computer Science at Fairfax University of America

Comparable Computer Science programs in Virginia suggest first-year earnings around $72,000—right in line with both state and national medians—against an estimated $25,000 in debt. That 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would need roughly four months of gross income to cover their educational investment, which falls comfortably within conventional affordability thresholds. However, the complete absence of Pell Grant recipients at Fairfax University of America raises questions about institutional priorities and student body composition that warrant attention.

The challenge here is benchmarking against Virginia's established players. George Mason and William & Mary graduates start around $85,000, giving them a $12,000-13,000 annual advantage. Over a career, that gap compounds significantly. Without actual outcome data for Fairfax University of America specifically, you're betting that this institution will match the state average despite its small graduate cohort and unusual demographics. The school's limited track record means you can't verify whether its curriculum, career services, and employer connections actually deliver those median outcomes.

For a Computer Science degree where outcomes typically skew positive, the estimated numbers here aren't alarming—but they're not compelling either. If your child has admission offers from George Mason, Christopher Newport, or other established Virginia programs with verified outcomes, those represent safer bets with documented graduate success.