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Computer Science at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,910/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #283 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	$597K	$589K	$521K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.1x	14.9x	13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.4x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,436

Out-of-state: $79,756 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$26,000

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,284

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $49,910 per year, Computer Science graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn below the $62,617 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.9x 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 $15,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #283 of 443 Computer Science programs, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $49,910 to $60,284 over five years — a 21% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

With 85% of applicants admitted, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley prioritizes broad access, with 27,026 students enrolled in Edinburg, TX. 64% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $26,000 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

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 $521,076 in decade earnings vs $597,338 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer Science from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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