Computer and Information Sciences at Weber State University

Weber State's computer science program produces graduates earning $74,865 their first year—well above the $61,322 national median and matching Utah's state median exactly. The real standout here is the debt load: just $12,250, which ranks in the 95th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with more debt). With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.16, graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in under two months of gross income, an unusually favorable position in today's higher education landscape.

The trade-off is modest earnings growth—just 4% over four years to $77,800—while top Utah programs like Western Governors and BYU see graduates earning $80,000+ from the start. Weber State sits in the 60th percentile among Utah tech programs, meaning it's middle-of-the-pack in-state but still competitive. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift year to year, but the pattern is clear: this program prioritizes affordability over maximum earnings potential.

For families prioritizing graduation with minimal debt while still accessing solid tech salaries, Weber State delivers exactly that formula. Your student enters the workforce earning above the national average without the burden of $25,000+ in loans that computer science graduates typically carry.