Computer and Information Sciences at Goshen College

Indiana's computer science programs show enormous variation, from Notre Dame's $96,500 first-year salaries down to programs near $62,000. Goshen's outcomes are estimated from a pool of nine Indiana schools, placing somewhere in that middle-to-lower tier—useful preparation for entry-level work, but well behind the state's engineering powerhouses.

The estimated $25,860 in debt sits slightly above Indiana's typical $21,590 for this major, though the 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable for a tech field. Similar programs across the state suggest graduates earn enough to handle loan payments without major strain, assuming employment in their field. The real question is whether Goshen's intimate learning environment (reflected in that 89% admission rate and modest SAT average) provides networking advantages or career support that helps graduates compete for positions against candidates from larger programs.

For families weighing this investment, understand you're looking at projected outcomes based on peer schools, not Goshen's actual graduate data. The small program size that triggers data suppression could mean personalized mentorship and close faculty relationships, or it might signal limited course offerings and fewer industry connections. If your child thrives in small classes and you value Goshen's community, the estimated financial picture isn't alarming—but verify what specific companies recruit there and where recent graduates actually landed jobs.