Computer Science at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
86
Optimistic
85
Base Case
78
Pessimistic
Earnings
$61,514/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (69% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)
ROI
22.8x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)
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 | $972K | $933K | $716K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 23.7x | 22.8x | 17.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.4x | 9.1x | 7.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 80% | 74% | 42% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 86 | 85 | 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)
$40,936
Out-of-state: $103,016 (9.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,097
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$97,420
58% growth from Year 1
About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
A 71% acceptance rate means Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 20,814 students in Stillwater, OK.
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$171,200/yr
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$140,910/yr
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$135,980/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
This program scores 85/100 — 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 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $716,167 in decade earnings vs $971,768 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Computer Science program stand out?
Ranked #87 of 443 programs nationally, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 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.
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