Computer and Information Sciences at Seton Hall University

A $73,706 first-year salary puts Seton Hall's computer science program well above both the national median ($61,322) and New Jersey median ($63,789) for this degree. That's solid performance, placing graduates at the 80th percentile nationally. The estimated $25,000 in debt—based on similar programs at Seton Hall—creates a manageable 0.34 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe roughly four months of salary.

The gap between Seton Hall and New Jersey's top performers is worth noting. Rutgers campuses and The College of New Jersey place graduates $7,000-$11,000 higher in first-year earnings. However, Seton Hall's outcomes still beat most computer science programs in the state and nationally. For a school with a 79% admission rate, these earnings suggest the program is delivering real value—graduates aren't just getting tech jobs, they're getting competitive ones.

The estimated debt figure carries uncertainty since actual numbers weren't reportable, but even if actual borrowing runs 20-30% higher than the state average used here, the earnings would still support repayment comfortably. This appears to be a viable path into well-paying tech careers, though families should verify current debt loads with the financial aid office given the estimation involved.