Computer Science at University of the Virgin Islands

A Computer Science bachelor's degree from the University of the Virgin Islands sits in uncertain territory. With only one CS program in the Virgin Islands and too few graduates to generate reported outcomes, we're left estimating from national benchmarks: roughly $71,000 in first-year earnings against $22,500 in debt. That 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio looks manageable on paper, mirroring what typical CS programs nationwide produce.

The challenge is context. UVI's 97% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest a very different student population than competitive mainland tech programs, yet we're using national medians that include Stanford and MIT graduates. Computer Science outcomes vary dramatically by school—the 75th percentile nationally hits $81,000, but many programs fall well short. Whether UVI graduates land closer to the median or struggle in a field where employer prestige-bias runs strong is simply unknown.

For families considering this program, the estimated figures suggest reasonable economics if they hold true, but you're betting on an outcome we can't verify. If your child has mainland options with reported data showing strong placement, those offer more certainty. If UVI is the local choice and they're committed to the field, the estimated debt load isn't crushing—but understand you're making this decision largely blind to how this specific program actually performs.