Computer Science at John Carroll University

John Carroll's computer science graduates earn about $10,000 less than the typical Ohio CS grad, landing in the bottom 40th percentile statewide. With first-year earnings of $65,716—roughly $8,000 below the state median—graduates start behind peers at nearby programs like Case Western ($95,688) and even Franklin University ($76,264). The earnings do grow to $75,923 by year four, but that's still notably below what students typically achieve from Ohio's stronger CS programs.

The debt load of $23,250 is perfectly average, which means the real issue is simply lower earning power. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 isn't dangerous, but it's not particularly attractive when competitors deliver significantly higher salaries with similar debt. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) adds uncertainty—this data might not reliably predict your child's outcome.

For families paying private school tuition, this is a tough sell. Ohio has multiple CS programs that deliver better returns, including state universities with lower costs. Unless John Carroll offers compelling non-financial reasons (campus culture, location, specific opportunities), families should seriously consider alternatives that place graduates in stronger earning positions from day one.