Computer and Information Sciences at King University

King University's computer science graduates face a troubling earnings gap that worsens over time in a field where salaries typically climb steadily. At $49,926 one year out, these graduates earn roughly $8,000 less than the Tennessee median and lag significantly behind state peers at Austin Peay and East Tennessee State. More concerning, this early disadvantage compounds in a profession where networking, employer quality, and initial placement heavily influence career trajectory. The debt load is manageable at $19,850—actually below both state and national averages—but low debt doesn't compensate for substantially reduced earning potential in a high-paying field.

The 40th percentile ranking within Tennessee tells you this program sits below average even among in-state options, and the 22nd percentile nationally confirms it underperforms most computer science programs across the country. For a family considering this investment, the question isn't whether the debt is manageable (it is), but whether a student can better position themselves for tech industry success elsewhere. Strayer's Tennessee graduates earn $17,000 more annually, and even regional public universities deliver stronger outcomes.

Unless King offers unique advantages like small class sizes that will translate into better graduate school placement or specific local employer connections, Tennessee families should explore other in-state computer science programs. In tech, where your first job and early career momentum matter enormously, starting $8,000 behind state peers represents a meaningful disadvantage.