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Computer and Information Sciences, General at Athens State University

Athens, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $78,435/yr (25% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)

Ranked #342 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$837K	$810K	$646K
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	66	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,750

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$90,135

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $78,435 put Athens State University's Computer and Information Sciences, General program 25% above the national median of $62,617 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 23% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $78,435 far exceeding the $22,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #342 out of 443 programs, Athens State 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: $78,435 to $90,135 over five years (15% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Athens State University

a compact campus enrolling 2,407 students in Athens, AL. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Athens State University's Computer and Information Sciences, General program score?

A score of 66/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Athens State University trails the majority of Computer and Information Sciences, General programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Computer and Information Sciences, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer and Information Sciences, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 69% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →