Computer and Information Sciences at Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's computer science graduates earn $32,169 a year after graduation—less than half the New Jersey median of $63,789 for the same degree. This places the program in the bottom 10% statewide and bottom 5% nationally. To put this in stark perspective: graduates from Rutgers earn more than double what Saint Peter's graduates make, while top-performing College of New Jersey graduates earn nearly triple.

The $19,500 debt load is actually below average, which helps somewhat, but it still takes more than half a first year's salary to cover. The fundamental problem isn't debt—it's that the earnings are so low they'd be unremarkable for many non-technical degrees. In computer science, where strong programs consistently produce six-figure earners within a few years, starting below $35,000 represents a serious gap in either curriculum quality, employer connections, or student preparation.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could be skewed by a few outliers, but even accounting for statistical noise, the gap is too large to dismiss. If your child is serious about computer science as a career path, they'd be significantly better served at almost any of New Jersey's public universities, where outcomes are demonstrably stronger and tuition is often lower. This particular program appears to deliver neither the technical preparation nor the employer network that drives success in this field.