# Computer Systems Analysis

> A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/programs/computer-systems-analysis
- CIP code: 11.05 (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services)
- Colleges offering it: 53 at its most common degree level

## Outcomes by degree level (College Scorecard, 2025)

| Degree level | Colleges | Median earnings 1 yr | Median earnings 4 yrs | Median federal debt |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Certificate | 48 | not reported | $50,384 | $8,313 |
| Associate's | 29 | not reported | $74,608 | not reported |
| Bachelor's | 53 | $61,471 | $71,840 | $42,724 |
| Master's | 13 | $99,701 | $116,040 | $27,783 |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2 | not reported | $118,836 | not reported |
| Doctoral | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graduate/professional certificate | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Colleges whose graduates earn the most (Bachelor's)

Only programs with at least 10 graduates are listed.

| College | Location | Median earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: |
| [Texas Christian University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/texas-christian-university-tcu-2701) | Fort Worth, TX | $121,734 | $17,497 |
| [University of Minnesota-Twin Cities](https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities-main-campus-2963) | Minneapolis, MN | $104,839 | $15,000 |
| [University of Houston](https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-houston-main-campus-2920) | Houston, TX | $82,416 | $21,375 |
| [Kent State University at Kent](https://www.collegesref.com/college/kent-state-university-at-kent-main-campus-1380) | Kent, OH | $79,317 | $20,687 |
| [Austin Peay State University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/austin-peay-state-university-153) | Clarksville, TN | $76,824 | $23,330 |
| [Saginaw Valley State University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/saginaw-valley-state-university-2290) | University Center, MI | $72,888 | $25,000 |
| [University of North Dakota](https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-north-dakota-2996) | Grand Forks, ND | $72,006 | not reported |
| [DeVry College of New York](https://www.collegesref.com/college/devry-college-of-new-york-800) | New York, NY | $71,675 | $42,724 |
| [DeVry University-California](https://www.collegesref.com/college/devry-university-california-802) | Ontario, CA | $71,675 | $42,724 |
| [DeVry University-Illinois](https://www.collegesref.com/college/devry-university-illinois-806) | Naperville, IL | $71,675 | $42,724 |

## Related careers (NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk)

- [Data Warehousing Specialists](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/data-warehousing-specialists): $139,500 median pay
- [Database Architects](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/database-architects): $139,500 median pay
- [Computer Network Architects](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/computer-network-architects): $134,050 median pay
- [Telecommunications Engineering Specialists](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/telecommunications-engineering-specialists): $134,050 median pay
- [Computer Systems Analysts](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/computer-systems-analysts): $105,850 median pay
- [Health Informatics Specialists](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/health-informatics-specialists): $105,850 median pay
- [Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers): $104,300 median pay
- [Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/computer-science-teachers-postsecondary): $96,980 median pay
- [Computer Network Support Specialists](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/computer-network-support-specialists): $76,220 median pay

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- [Computer Science](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/computer-science): 751 colleges
- [Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/computer-information-technology-administration-and-management): 642 colleges
- [Computer Software and Media Applications](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/computer-software-and-media-applications): 419 colleges
- [Computer Programming](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/computer-programming): 405 colleges
- [Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/computer-systems-networking-and-telecommunications): 372 colleges
- [Information Science/Studies](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/information-science-studies): 265 colleges
- [Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/data-entry-microcomputer-applications): 109 colleges

## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/