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Computer Science at Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,602/yr (-38% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 15.6x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #381 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 Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$747K	$727K	$599K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.0x	15.6x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.1x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,560

Out-of-state: $118,512 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,968

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,074

79% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $38,602/yr fall 38% below the $62,617 national median for Computer Science. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $38,602 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #381 of 443 Computer Science programs, Coastal Carolina University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $69,074 show a 79% jump from the $38,602 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 9,909 students in Conway, SC.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Coastal Carolina University?

This program scores 62/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Computer Science careers?

With 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $599,129 in decade earnings vs $747,146 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer Science from Coastal Carolina University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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