Program Analysis
At $67,004 per year, Computer Science graduates from Eastern Washington University earn slightly above the $62,617 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 27.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Science programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 26% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $21,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #64 of 443 nationally, this is a top-5% Computer Science program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $67,004 to $98,485 over five years — a 47% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.