Computer Science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General
81 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
81
Optimistic
81
Base Case
74
Pessimistic
Earnings $54,561/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)
ROI 18.6x earnings multiple (13.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #160 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 Science graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $878K $847K $668K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 19.3x 18.6x 14.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 13.5x 13.0x 10.2x
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)
$45,520
Out-of-state: $65,188 (13.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$68,864
-51% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$86,866
59% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $54,561/yr, Computer Science graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus land near the $62,617 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 18.6x 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 24% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #160 out of 443 programs, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's Computer Science offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $54,561 to $86,866 over five years (59% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

With 91% of applicants admitted, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 6,893 in Indiana, PA.

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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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's Computer Science program score?
A score of 81/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's Computer Science graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Computer Science to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Computer Science 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 →