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Computer Engineering at Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $86,366/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 20.5x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 174 Computer Engineering programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,148K	$1,074K	$801K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.9x	20.5x	15.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	6.7x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	87	86	79

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$52,396

Out-of-state: $161,312 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,696

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,750

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$119,310

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Texas A & M University-College Station's Computer Engineering graduates start at $86,366/yr — above the $78,694 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Engineering programs nationally.

The 30% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 71% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Computer Engineering graduates.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,750 in median debt clears quickly against $86,366 in annual earnings.

Ranked #18 of 174 programs, Texas A & M University-College Station's Computer Engineering program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $86,366 to $119,310 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Texas A & M University-College Station

Texas A & M University-College Station's 63% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 59,099 students enrolled in College Station, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Engineering at Texas A & M University-College Station?

This program scores 86/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer Engineering careers?

With 71% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $800,790 in decade earnings vs $1,147,581 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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