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Computer Science at Hope College

Holland, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General
71 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
72
Optimistic
71
Base Case
65
Pessimistic
Earnings $61,325/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)
ROI 5.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #295 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 $887K $855K $672K
Earnings Multiple 5.5x 5.3x 4.2x
Probability of Field Employment 80% 74% 42%
DegreeOutlook Score 72 71 65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,680
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$102,996
36% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$90,232
47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $61,325/yr, roughly in line with the $62,617 national median for Computer Science. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.3x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 24% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #295 of 443 Computer Science programs, Hope College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $61,325 to $90,232 over five years — a 47% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Hope College

Hope College accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,274 students in Holland, MI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $102,996 — 36% 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
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Computer Science at Other Schools

University of Pennsylvania ($146,204) University of California-Los Angeles ($136,099) Yale University ($133,293) Rice University ($131,154) Northeastern University ($115,587) Northeastern University Professional Programs ($115,587) University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ($113,634) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ($113,503)

Other Majors at Hope College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($72,146) Engineering, General ($67,410) Accounting and Related Services ($61,120) Special Education and Teaching ($48,630) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($45,590) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($45,137) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($45,046) Communication and Media Studies ($38,956)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Hope College?
This program scores 71/100 — 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 $672,130 in decade earnings vs $887,250 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →