Computer Systems Analysis at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 represents solid financial positioning for a tech-focused bachelor's degree. While both the $52,507 first-year salary and $24,635 debt load are estimates drawn from peer institutions nationally, this approximate picture suggests manageable repayment—roughly half a year's earnings in total debt. What's particularly encouraging is that the estimated debt sits well below the $46,000 national median for this credential, potentially reflecting UW-Bothell's public university pricing advantage even though we lack the school's actual graduate outcomes.

The credential itself targets a practical niche in tech: professionals who bridge business needs and technical systems. Nationally, Computer Systems Analysis programs produce a relatively narrow earnings band, with the 75th percentile reaching just $58,157—about $6,000 above the median. This suggests the field values demonstrated capability over institutional pedigree, which could work in favor of a highly accessible program like UW-Bothell's (92% admission rate). The school's respectable 1376 average SAT score indicates reasonable academic rigor despite the open-access model.

For parents weighing this option, the core limitation is uncertainty: without actual graduate outcomes from UW-Bothell, you're betting that this program performs similarly to the national cohort. If the estimated numbers hold true, you're looking at reasonable debt and entry into a stable tech field. If they don't—if local job placement lags or if curriculum gaps emerge—the lack of transparent outcomes data makes that risk harder to assess upfront.