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Computer Science at Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,157/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)

ROI 18.6x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #284 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General 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	$596K	$587K	$520K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.9x	18.6x	16.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.2x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	66

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,512

Out-of-state: $71,832 (8.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,044

-157% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,978

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $54,157/yr, Computer Science graduates from Tarleton State University land near the $62,617 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $20,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #284 of 443 Computer Science programs, Tarleton State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Tarleton State University

With 94% of applicants admitted, Tarleton State University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 12,263 in Stephenville, TX.

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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 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Tarleton State University?

This program scores 72/100 — 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 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $520,205 in decade earnings vs $595,665 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →