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Computer Science at Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $69,964/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (295,800 openings/yr)

ROI 4.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #243 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	$919K	$880K	$677K
Earnings Multiple	4.3x	4.1x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	71	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$215,768

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$108,072

50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,384

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$95,885

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,964 track close to the $73,713 national median for Computer Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 4.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 72% task exposure — and the 26% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $24,384 in median debt against $69,964 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #243 out of 345 programs, Saint Johns University's financial outcomes for Computer Science trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $69,964 to $95,885 shows 37% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,468 students in Collegeville, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $108,072 — 50% less than the list price.

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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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Saint Johns University's Computer Science program score?

A score of 71/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Saint Johns University trails the majority of Computer Science programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

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 72% 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 →