Computer and Information Sciences at Ohio Dominican University

With computer science programs in Ohio producing widely varying outcomes—from over $82,000 at Ohio State to around $50,000 at smaller institutions—the estimated figures for Ohio Dominican suggest this program tracks closer to the lower end of the state's spectrum. Based on comparable programs, graduates might expect around $50,000 in first-year earnings, significantly below the $61,000 national median for CS bachelor's degrees and roughly $20,000 less than what nearby flagships report.

The estimated $25,860 in debt puts the ratio at a manageable 0.52—below the state median for CS programs and well under the typical "one year's salary" threshold. That's the good news. The challenge is that this financing picture assumes earnings that themselves fall short of what most computer science graduates achieve nationally. For context, over half of CS programs nationwide see their graduates earning more in year one than Ohio Dominican's peer programs suggest.

For families weighing this investment, the question becomes whether the smaller campus environment and support systems at Ohio Dominican justify accepting lower starting salaries in a field where credential location significantly impacts outcomes. If your student thrives in smaller settings and plans to stay in Columbus where tech opportunities are growing, this could work. But if they're academically competitive for Ohio's flagship programs, the $20,000+ annual earnings gap warrants serious consideration—that difference compounds over a career.