Computer and Information Sciences at Salisbury University

Salisbury's Computer Science program starts modestly but shows remarkable momentum—graduates nearly double their earnings within four years, jumping from $59,653 to $98,491. That trajectory tells a different story than the first-year numbers suggest. While initial earnings land below Maryland's state median of $63,334, by year four these graduates are outpacing most national benchmarks and building serious earning power.

The debt picture makes this growth path more accessible than at Maryland's top-tier programs. At $24,656, students borrow close to the national median while attending a school with an 89% acceptance rate. Compare that to chasing similar four-year outcomes at Johns Hopkins or University of Maryland-College Park, where competition is fierce and costs typically run higher. The 0.41 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than half their first-year salary—a comfortable starting position that only improves as earnings climb.

The moderate sample size suggests these outcomes are reasonably consistent, not statistical flukes. For families weighing an affordable state school option, Salisbury offers a clear value proposition: manageable debt paired with strong earnings growth once graduates gain experience. The initial earnings lag behind Maryland's median, but the four-year trajectory shows graduates catching up quickly in the job market.