Computer Science at Saint Norbert College

Saint Norbert's computer science program manages respectable first-year earnings of $70,730 while keeping debt notably lower than most alternatives. That $27,000 debt load ranks in just the 18th percentile nationally—meaning 82% of computer science programs leave students with more debt. The 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio is strong, translating to less than five months of gross income to cover the full debt burden.

The more interesting story is how this program performs within Wisconsin. At $70,730, graduates earn nearly $12,000 more than the state median for computer science programs and rank in the 60th percentile statewide. Saint Norbert trails only UW-Milwaukee among established Wisconsin programs, beating out larger state universities like Green Bay and Parkside. Given the school's 92% acceptance rate and modest academic profile, this represents solid execution—especially for students who might not gain admission to more selective tech programs.

The caveat matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, a handful of students landing particularly strong jobs could skew these numbers upward. That said, the combination of below-average debt and above-state-average earnings creates meaningful cushion even if actual results vary. For Wisconsin families seeking an accessible entry point into tech careers without gambling on heavy debt loads, this program warrants serious consideration alongside the obvious state university options.