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Computer Science at Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,950/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 22.9x earnings multiple (9.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #97 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General 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	$766K	$744K	$609K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.6x	22.9x	18.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.2x	9.9x	8.1x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	85	84	78

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,472

Out-of-state: $75,200 (9.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,060

-85% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,694

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $66,950 at Morgan State University come in 7% above the national median of $62,617 for Computer Science programs.

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 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #97 out of 443 programs, Morgan State University's Computer Science program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $66,950 to $80,694 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Morgan State University

Morgan State University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 8,293 students in Baltimore, MD. With 54% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Morgan State University's Computer Science program score?

A score of 84/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Morgan State University'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.

Why does Morgan State University rank so high for Computer Science?

The #97 ranking out of 443 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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