Program Analysis
At $72,227 per year, Computer Science graduates from Bentley University earn slightly above the $62,617 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
The 4.7x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 30% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $25,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #245 out of 443 programs, Bentley University's financial outcomes for Computer Science trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $72,227 to $116,980 over five years (62% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.