Computer and Information Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University

Computer science programs in Ohio show dramatic earnings variation, and Mount St. Joseph's estimated outcomes sit at the lower end. Based on comparable programs statewide, first-year earnings around $50,000 fall well short of the $61,000 national median—and significantly trail public universities in Ohio where grads from Cincinnati, Wright State, and Ohio State typically earn $69,000 to $82,000 in their first year. The estimated $25,860 in debt keeps the debt-to-earnings ratio manageable at 0.52, but that's cold comfort when peers at nearby public schools are earning 40-60% more right out of the gate.

The tech job market in Cincinnati is robust, with opportunities at major employers like Kroger, Procter & Gamble, and Fifth Third Bank. But employers recruiting for developer and analyst positions typically pay market rates regardless of where you earned your degree, making the earnings gap harder to justify. If your child is committed to Mount St. Joseph for its small class sizes or Catholic mission, understand that peer programs suggest they'll likely start their career earning $12,000 to $32,000 less annually than computer science grads from Ohio's flagship publics—a difference that compounds quickly.

Compare actual graduate outcomes from UC or Ohio State before committing. The estimated figures here suggest Mount St. Joseph's program may not compete effectively in preparing students for higher-paying tech roles, though without reported data for this specific program, there's uncertainty in that assessment.