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Computer and Information Sciences, General at Barnard College

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $107,434/yr (72% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 3.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #352 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	$1,086K	$1,038K	$776K
Earnings Multiple	4.1x	3.9x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	65	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$264,984

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$157,012

41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

2.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $107,434 put Barnard College's Computer and Information Sciences, General program 72% above the national median of $62,617 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 3.9x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 29% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $107,434 far exceeding the $19,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #352 out of 443 programs, Barnard College's financial outcomes for Computer and Information Sciences, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Barnard College

Barnard College's 8% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, a compact campus enrolling 3,219 students in New York, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,012 over four years — 41% below sticker price.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Barnard College's Computer and Information Sciences, General program score?

A score of 65/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Barnard College 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 →