Computer Science at Southeastern Louisiana University

Southeastern Louisiana's computer science graduates start at $58K and climb to $75K by year four—solid growth that shows employers value the degree, even if initial salaries trail the national median by nearly $13,000. The modest debt load of $22,824 means graduates owe less than 40% of their first-year earnings, which is manageable territory for a technical degree. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes it hard to know if these numbers represent typical outcomes or just a fortunate few who landed well.

Within Louisiana's CS landscape, this program sits right at the state median for earnings, but it's nowhere near the top tier. Tulane grads earn $91K out of the gate, and even Louisiana Tech and ULL graduates pull ahead with first-year salaries around $62-68K. For a family paying in-state tuition at Southeastern, the value equation might still work—especially given the 94% admission rate and accessibility to Pell-eligible students. But if your child can gain admission to Louisiana Tech or ULL, those programs deliver meaningfully better starting salaries for roughly the same debt burden.

The small sample warning matters here. With fewer than 30 data points, one unusually high or low earner could skew the entire picture. If your child chooses this path, they should treat career services and internship hunting as non-negotiable—the outcomes suggest that graduates need to hustle to compete with peers from stronger programs.