Computer and Information Sciences at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville's computer science program delivers what many Pennsylvania families need: a manageable debt load paired with solid, if unspectacular, earnings growth. Graduates earn $55,402 in their first year and $67,082 by year four—that's 21% growth and positions them below the national median but close to Pennsylvania's $57,260 state median. With $25,950 in debt, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 means graduates should be able to handle their loans comfortably, paying roughly half a year's salary over time. For context, this places the program at the 40th percentile among Pennsylvania's 62 computer science programs.

The gap between Millersville and the state's elite programs is substantial—Penn and Swarthmore graduates earn double or more—but those schools serve different markets. For a family seeking in-state tuition at a highly accessible institution (89% admission rate), these outcomes reflect reasonable value. The steady earnings progression suggests graduates are finding genuine career traction in Pennsylvania's tech sector, even if they're not landing the highest-paying positions right out of college.

The straightforward takeaway: if your child can secure admission to one of Pennsylvania's top-tier programs, the earnings premium is significant enough to pursue. But if Millersville represents the realistic option, the combination of modest debt and steady income growth makes this a financially sound choice for launching a tech career.