Computer and Information Sciences at Quinnipiac University

Connecticut computer science programs show significant variation in outcomes, with Quinnipiac's estimated results—$75,649 in first-year earnings against $26,908 in debt—landing squarely at the state median for earnings but carrying notably higher debt than the typical $19,591 Connecticut benchmark. Similar programs in the state suggest graduates enter the workforce at competitive salaries that easily cover their debt burden, with the 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio indicating manageable repayment regardless of whether students pursue software development, IT management, or cybersecurity roles.

The $27,000 debt estimate sits above the state norm but aligns with the national median, and while it's higher than what's typical for Connecticut CS programs, the field's strong starting salaries absorb this premium effectively. What's less clear is whether Quinnipiac's particular program delivers outcomes closer to Yale's exceptional $133,000 mark or closer to the state average—the small graduate cohort that triggered data suppression makes it difficult to assess where this specific program falls on Connecticut's wide spectrum of CS outcomes.

For parents weighing this investment, the fundamentals look solid based on peer program performance: tech employers value CS degrees broadly, and Connecticut's market supports strong entry-level salaries. The uncertainty lies in whether Quinnipiac's network, curriculum, and career services position graduates toward the higher end of that state range or closer to the middle. The debt load is manageable either way, but understanding the program's specific placement track record matters when similar credentials elsewhere in Connecticut come with $7,000 less debt.