Very helpful answers above, but want to add one more option:
After graduating, go to where the money is. (as long as the increased cost of living doesn't negate the pay increase)
You said 70k salary, which isn't bad in most parts of the country. However, seeing as you also have experience, you can most likely get a significantly higher salary by moving to a tech center like silicon valley. Look around on Glassdoor to see if you can't find better opportunities.