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Computer and Information Sciences, General at Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,497/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 61.2x earnings multiple (19.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #154 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 50%

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	$710K	$693K	$580K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	62.8x	61.2x	51.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	19.8x	19.3x	16.2x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	81	81	74

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,320

Out-of-state: $35,808 (19.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,308

-609% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,491

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,656

36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $52,497 per year, Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from Broward College earn below the $62,617 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 61.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $13,491 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #154 out of 443 programs, Broward College's Computer and Information Sciences, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $52,497 to $71,656 shows 36% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Broward College

one of the larger campuses at 23,799 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic 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 Broward College's Computer and Information Sciences, General program score?

A score of 81/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Broward College's Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

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.

Why are Computer and Information Sciences, General earnings lower at Broward College?

Lower starting pay at Broward College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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