Computer Science at Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General
81 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
82
Optimistic
81
Base Case
75
Pessimistic
Earnings $58,253/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)
ROI 17.2x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #159 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 50%

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 $907K $874K $683K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.9x 17.2x 13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.4x 6.1x 4.8x
Probability of Field Employment 80% 74% 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)
$50,748
Out-of-state: $142,368 (6.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$65,564
-29% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,485
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$90,762
56% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $58,253/yr, roughly in line with the $62,617 national median for Computer Science. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 17.2x 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.

With first-year pay of $58,253 far exceeding the $19,485 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #159 out of 443 programs, Oregon Institute of Technology's Computer Science offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $58,253 to $90,762 over five years (56% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon Institute of Technology accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,913 students in Klamath Falls, OR.

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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 Oregon Institute of Technology's Computer Science program score?
A score of 81/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Oregon Institute of Technology'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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →