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Computer Science at Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $72,634/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 30.3x earnings multiple (11.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #43 of 345 Computer Science programs Top 25%

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	$1,040K	$990K	$738K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	31.8x	30.3x	22.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.8x	11.2x	8.4x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	89	87	80

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (11.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,028

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$107,483

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $72,634 track close to the $73,713 national median for Computer Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 30.3x 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 72% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 29% gap from the optimistic case.

At #43 of 345 nationally, this is a top-5% Computer Science program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $72,634 to $107,483 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Indiana University-Southeast

Indiana University-Southeast has a 83% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 3,088 students in New Albany, IN.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Indiana University-Southeast?

This program scores 87/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

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 $737,523 in decade earnings vs $1,039,903 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Indiana University-Southeast's Computer Science program stand out?

Ranked #43 of 345 programs nationally, Indiana University-Southeast lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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