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Computer Science at Creighton University

Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,625/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (295,800 openings/yr)

ROI 3.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #331 of 345 Computer Science 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	$572K	$565K	$505K
Earnings Multiple	3.0x	3.0x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$188,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$129,520

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,875

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $51,625 per year, Computer Science graduates from Creighton University earn below the $73,713 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The financial case is thin at 3.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 72% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $21,875 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #331 of 345 Computer Science programs, Creighton University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Creighton University

With 72% of applicants admitted, Creighton University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 4,231 in Omaha, NE. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $129,520 — 31% less than the list 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

View all 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Creighton University?

This program scores 55/100 — 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 72% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $505,227 in decade earnings vs $572,318 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer Science from Creighton 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 →