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Computer Science at Providence College

Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
59 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
60
Optimistic
59
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings $69,195/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (295,800 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #311 of 345 Computer Science programs

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 $734K $712K $586K
Earnings Multiple 3.0x 2.9x 2.4x
Probability of Field Employment 80% 73% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 60 59 52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$243,392
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$182,152
25% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,195 track close to the $73,713 national median for Computer Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The financial case is thin at 2.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 72% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #311 of 345 Computer Science programs, Providence College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Providence College

With a 49% acceptance rate, Providence College is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 4,170 in Providence, RI.

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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
View all 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Computer Science at Other Schools

California Institute of Technology ($173,344) Carnegie Mellon University ($171,264) Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($154,492) Cornell University ($152,656) Harvard University ($152,251) Brown University ($151,065) University of California-Berkeley ($149,866) Princeton University ($146,624)

Other Majors at Providence College

Economics ($69,364) Accounting and Related Services ($69,044) Finance and Financial Management Services ($64,427) Marketing ($58,434) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($53,932) Mathematics ($50,697) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($49,879) Special Education and Teaching ($49,664)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Providence College?
This program scores 59/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Computer Science careers?
With 72% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $585,595 in decade earnings vs $734,085 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →