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Computer and Information Sciences, General at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $71,742/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 22.9x earnings multiple (11.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #45 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$902K	$869K	$680K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.8x	22.9x	17.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.0x	11.5x	9.0x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	88	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)

$37,960

Out-of-state: $75,440 (11.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,436

-96% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,290

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$94,873

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $71,742/yr, edging above the $62,617 national average for Computer and Information Sciences, General — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 22.9x 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 25% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $20,290 in median debt against $71,742 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #45 ranking out of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs nationally puts Minnesota State University-Mankato in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $71,742 to $94,873 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minnesota State University-Mankato has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 11,325 students in Mankato, MN.

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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 Minnesota State University-Mankato's Computer and Information Sciences, General program score?

A score of 87/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Minnesota State University-Mankato's Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer and Information Sciences, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer and Information Sciences, General 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 →