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Computer Systems Networking at Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,788/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (258,000 openings/yr)

ROI 29.0x earnings multiple (19.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 41 Computer Systems Networking programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Systems Networking graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$739K	$717K	$596K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	29.9x	29.0x	24.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	20.1x	19.5x	16.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	81	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (19.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$21,312

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,803

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $61,788/yr, edging above the $58,164 national average for Computer Systems Networking — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 29.0x 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 — 68% task exposure — and the 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $19,500 in median debt against $61,788 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #7 out of 41 programs, Ohio University-Southern Campus's Computer Systems Networking program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $61,788 to $76,803 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Ohio University-Southern Campus

a compact campus enrolling 461 students in Ironton, OH.

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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 Ohio University-Southern Campus's Computer Systems Networking program score?

A score of 81/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Ohio University-Southern Campus's Computer Systems Networking graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer Systems Networking to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Systems Networking careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 68% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Ohio University-Southern Campus rank so high for Computer Systems Networking?

The #7 ranking out of 41 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 →