Compare any two college programs
Pick two programs — any combination of school and major — and see earnings, ROI, AI risk, scenarios, and career paths side by side. 24,479 programs at 1,879 schools. Arrive from a specific school or major page and we'll pre-filter your search.
Pick program A and program B
Type a school or major name. Arrive from a school or major page with a pre-filled search.
Pick two programs to see the comparison
Once both sides are filled, you'll get a side-by-side breakdown, a 10-year earnings trajectory chart, and the top career paths for each.
High-outcome programs
Programs with high DegreeOutlook Scores (80+) that make good comparison candidates. Click one to auto-fill the empty slot.
Major vs Major
Pre-built side-by-side breakdowns of popular major matchups — earnings, career paths, and graduate outcomes.
Frequently asked
Can I compare different majors at different schools?
Yes. Unlike most college comparison tools, DegreeOutlook lets you compare any two program combinations — Computer Science at MIT vs. Nursing at UCLA, for example. The tool shows earnings, debt, ROI, and AI risk for each program independently.
Where does the comparison data come from?
Earnings and debt data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (actual graduate outcomes). AI risk scores blend research from OpenAI, Felten et al., and Frey & Osborne. Job growth projections come from BLS 2024-2034 employment data.
What does the DegreeOutlook Score mean?
The DegreeOutlook Score (0–100) combines earnings potential, tuition ROI, job market size, and AI resilience into a single metric. Higher scores indicate programs with stronger financial outcomes relative to their cost and automation risk.
How are AI scenarios calculated?
Each program is modeled under three AI impact scenarios (optimistic, base, pessimistic) using an expected-value employment model. The model estimates the probability of securing target-field employment vs. underemployment based on AI exposure and BLS job growth data.