Computer and Information Sciences at Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Computer science programs in Maine produce widely different outcomes, and Saint Joseph's College faces a particular challenge: we don't have actual graduate data for this specific program. The earnings and debt figures here—$61,322 and $25,860—come from national medians across similar programs, not from tracking what Saint Joseph's graduates actually earn. The one Maine school with reported data, University of Maine at Augusta, shows first-year earnings of $49,843, suggesting the national estimate might be optimistic for this state's tech market.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 looks manageable on paper, meaning graduates could theoretically allocate less than half their first-year salary to student loans. But this assumes the national earnings estimate holds true in Maine's smaller tech ecosystem, where salaries tend to run lower than national averages. The college's 82% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest this isn't drawing the most competitive students who might land the highest-paying positions right out of school.

For parents, the core issue is straightforward: you're making a significant financial decision—roughly $26,000 in debt—based on national projections rather than proven outcomes from this particular program. If your child has admission offers from programs with actual earnings data, particularly those showing strong regional placement, those represent clearer bets. The tech field does reward bachelor's degrees well generally, but confirming this program's specific track record with employers before committing would be essential.