Computer Science at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown delivers something increasingly rare: strong computer science outcomes at a price point that won't crush a family's finances. Graduates start at $77,600—landing them in the 60th percentile among Pennsylvania CS programs and well above both the state median of $67,300 and the national median of $70,950. Four years out, earnings climb to nearly $86,000. The debt picture amplifies this value: at $27,000, students borrow exactly the state median but leave with substantially better earning power than most Pennsylvania CS graduates.

What makes this especially noteworthy is the institution's accessibility. With a 96% admission rate, this isn't Carnegie Mellon (where grads earn $171,000 but admission is brutal) or Penn (similar earnings gap). It's a realistic option for most students that produces outcomes matching the flagship Pitt campus's CS program. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 means graduates can comfortably manage their loans—they're earning nearly three times what they owe before making their first payment.

For families weighing affordable CS options in Pennsylvania, Johnstown offers a compelling middle path: accessible admission, manageable debt, and earnings that outpace most in-state competitors outside the elite tier. The strong sample size confirms these aren't outlier results.