Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $61,328 track close to the $62,617 national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $32,477 debt-to-$61,328 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #302 out of 443 programs, ECPI University's financial outcomes for Computer and Information Sciences, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $61,328 to $67,368 over five years (10% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.