Computer and Information Sciences at Manhattan University

Manhattan University's computer science graduates show remarkable earnings growth—jumping from $59,000 to over $101,000 between years one and four—but that strong mid-career performance masks a weaker starting position. At the 40th percentile among New York tech programs, first-year earnings trail both the state median ($62,592) and programs at SUNY schools that cost far less. The $26,000 debt load is reasonable, creating a manageable 0.44 debt-to-earnings ratio, but you're paying private school tuition for outcomes that lag significantly behind the state's elite tech programs and even solid public options like Stony Brook.

The 71% earnings surge suggests graduates eventually find their footing in the job market, possibly after gaining experience or switching employers. However, that small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes these numbers less reliable—a few high earners or career changers could skew the data considerably. The real question is whether your child will be among those who reach that $101,000 mark, or whether they'll struggle in those early years when debt payments hit hardest.

If your child is admitted to a CUNY or SUNY program with stronger placement numbers, that's likely the smarter financial play. Manhattan could work if they value smaller class sizes at a private school and can weather a slower career start, but don't count on replicating those four-year earnings without confirmation from a larger graduate pool.