Computer and Information Sciences at University of St Francis

Looking at Illinois computer science programs broadly, the estimated $57,000 first-year salary positions University of St Francis squarely at the state median—well behind the tech hubs at UIUC ($113,500) or even nearby Loyola ($69,000), but competitive with directional state universities. With estimated debt around $24,500, the 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment, though these figures come from peer institutions rather than St Francis graduates specifically.

The challenge here is visibility. Computer science degrees typically offer strong returns—the national median is $61,300—but this program serves too few graduates for the Department of Education to report outcomes. That could mean the program is small and personalized, or it could signal limited industry connections in a field where internships and employer networks matter enormously. The university's 64% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest it's accessible, but for a tech degree, access to Chicago's job market and employer partnerships may count more than selectivity.

Given the uncertainty in these estimates, you'd want concrete answers before committing: Where do recent grads actually work? What companies recruit on campus? How does job placement compare to nearby alternatives like Illinois State, which reports verified earnings of $65,000? In a hot field like computer science, the difference between a connected program and an isolated one can be tens of thousands of dollars annually—and that gap isn't captured in statewide averages.