Neumont College of Computer Science
Salt Lake City, Utah · Private For-Profit · 86.8% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 79/100 · Strong Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Neumont College of Computer Science scores 79 (Strong Value). Neumont College of Computer Science is a small private for-profit institution in Salt Lake City with 453 students and a single-discipline focus: computing. Average 6-year earnings of $66,400 and a 4.5-year payback are competitive. Median debt is not reported, so our debt measure gets a neutral middle score, and the repayment rate at one year is 88.5%. The school admits 86.8% of applicants - essentially open enrollment - with SAT Math at 460-490, ACT at 21-26. Neumont is doing real upward mobility work. The sharp counterweight: the completion rate of 62.7% means more than one in three students does not finish. Program-level earnings data is not available in the Scorecard for Neumont's programs. The school's tight CS focus and accelerated structure explain both the strong earnings for graduates and the high attrition - students who thrive in an intensive single-subject environment succeed; those who need breadth or flexibility do not.
The median graduate earns $97,827 ten years after entry - well above the roughly $53,600 median across the schools we score.
Neumont College of Computer Science
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $27,360/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $27,360/yr |
| Average net price | $35,205/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $140,820 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $97,827 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $66,400 |
| Median debt at graduation | N/A |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | N/A |
| Estimated payback period | 4.5 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 62.7% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 453 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $27,360/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $35,205/year, or roughly $140,820 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $32,906/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $40,388/year.
The Department of Education does not report a median debt figure for this school, usually because too few students borrow federal loans for the figure to be published. Our ROI score gives this measure a neutral middle value rather than treating it as zero debt.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $32,906 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $33,597 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $33,991 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $38,895 |
| $110,001+ | $40,388 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning under $30,000 pay $32,906 per year at Neumont. At $131,000 total over four years, this is a significant ask from families with limited resources. The school's for-profit status means it does not offer the need-based aid that nonprofit or public institutions provide. Low-income students should carefully weigh the 37.3% dropout rate against the strong outcomes for graduates.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The 30,001-48,000 bracket pays $33,597 and the 48,001-75,000 bracket pays $33,991 - essentially flat pricing across the lower-middle income range. Aid does not increase meaningfully for middle-income families. The 75,001-110,000 bracket rises slightly to $38,895. Cost is relatively stable across income tiers, which means Neumont's net price is not very sensitive to income.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning $110,000+ pay $40,388 per year - the highest bracket, reflecting slightly higher payment from higher-income families. For a family paying full freight, the 4.5-year payback on average 6-year earnings of $66,400 makes the investment rational if the student finishes.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 88.5% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 88.5% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 62.9% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 72.8% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Neumont College of Computer Science’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 86.8% |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 460-490 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 410-585 |
| ACT Composite (25th-75th) | 21-26 |
| Enrollment | 453 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 62.3% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $10,119 |
Neumont admits 86.8% of applicants - nearly open-access. SAT Math 460-490, Reading 410-585; ACT composite 21-26. This is not a selective institution, but the earnings outcomes for graduates suggest the training quality is real for students who can finish. Admission is not the gating factor; completion is.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neumont College of Computer Science (this school) | 79 | $35,205 | $97,827 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 88 | $28,045 | $92,405 |
| Chamberlain University-Missouri | 87 | $30,716 | $92,405 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 86 | $33,199 | $92,405 |
| Provo College | 14 | $27,053 | $39,645 |
| Eagle Gate College-Murray | 10 | $27,345 | $37,518 |
Who Thrives Here
Neumont serves students who know they want to work in computing but do not meet the test-score thresholds for selective CS programs. The Pell rate is 62.3%, and this is predominantly a first-generation, lower-income student body. The 87% admission rate makes the school accessible. Students who thrive are self-directed, motivated by outcomes rather than campus experience, and able to sustain intensity in a non-traditional for-profit environment. The 37% who do not complete are the school's biggest risk factor: students should self-assess honestly before enrolling.
The Verdict: The Investment Pays Off
For most students, Neumont College of Computer Science pays off. You'd pay about $35,205 a year after aid ($140,820 over four years), and the typical graduate earns $97,827 ten years after enrollment. That puts the payback - the time it takes for the earnings bump to cover what you spent - at roughly 4.5 years, a solid return.
What it has going for it: a strong earnings premium over high school graduates, high loan repayment success.
Neumont College of Computer Science: Common Questions
Is Neumont College of Computer Science worth it?
In our view, yes - for most students Neumont College of Computer Science pays off. It scores 79/100 on our ROI scale. You'd pay about $35,205 a year after aid ($140,820 over four years), and the typical graduate earns $97,827 ten years after enrollment, so the cost takes roughly 4.5 years to earn back.
How much does Neumont College of Computer Science cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $35,205 a year, or roughly $140,820 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Neumont College of Computer Science graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $97,827 ten years after enrolling, roughly $56,027 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Neumont College of Computer Science?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 4.5 years for Neumont College of Computer Science. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
What is the graduation rate at Neumont College of Computer Science?
The six-year graduation rate is 62.7%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.