Computer and Information Sciences at Washington Adventist University

Maryland's computer science graduates typically earn around $63,000 in their first year—a solid starting point for a tech career that puts this field at the median both statewide and nationally. For Washington Adventist's program, comparable programs suggest debt near $26,000, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41. That's manageable territory where monthly loan payments shouldn't consume an unreasonable share of entry-level salary.

The challenge here is uncertainty. With no reported outcomes for Washington Adventist's specific program, you're relying on how similar computer science programs perform across Maryland—a state where outcomes range dramatically from Johns Hopkins's $110,000 first-year salaries down to programs earning far less. Washington Adventist's 920 average SAT and 46% Pell-grant population suggests students who may face different recruitment dynamics than those at Maryland's flagship institutions. Tech employers do care about where you learned to code, and smaller programs sometimes struggle with employer connections that feed graduates into higher-paying roles.

The fundamentals look reasonable if this program hits state averages: a four-to-one earnings-to-debt ratio provides breathing room for loan repayment while building a career. But before committing, talk to recent graduates directly about job placement and employer relationships. In computer science, where your first job matters enormously for trajectory, you need confidence this specific program delivers results that match the state's typical outcomes—not just faith that it should.