Computer and Information Sciences at Rollins College

Rollins College's computer science program produces graduates earning nearly $70,000 right out of college, placing them well above both the national median ($61,322) and Florida's median ($56,998) for this degree. That 60th percentile ranking within Florida is particularly meaningful—this program outperforms more than half of the state's 39 CS programs, including larger state universities, despite Rollins' small liberal arts setting.

The debt picture is equally compelling. At $27,000, graduates carry about the same as the national median but notably more than Florida's typical $20,375. However, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 means students can realistically pay off their loans within a few years of graduation. That's a manageable burden for a starting salary approaching $70,000, especially when you factor in Rollins' selectivity (1304 average SAT) and small class sizes.

The caveat here is sample size—with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, one exceptional job placement or career path could skew these numbers significantly. But the combination of above-average earnings, reasonable debt, and modest growth to $72,000 by year four suggests consistent outcomes. For families considering a private liberal arts education for computer science, Rollins delivers competitive returns without the debt burden often associated with smaller private colleges. Just understand you're looking at limited data points.