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Computer Science at Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $74,794/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 24.4x earnings multiple (12.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 5%

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	$961K	$924K	$711K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	25.4x	24.4x	18.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.4x	12.9x	9.9x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	89	88	81

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,880

Out-of-state: $71,480 (12.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,120

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$101,211

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $74,794/yr, edging above the $62,617 national average for Computer Science — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 24.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 26% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $26,000 in median debt against $74,794 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #21 out of 443 programs, Truman State University's Computer Science program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $74,794 to $101,211 shows 35% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Truman State University

Truman State University has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 2,666 students in Kirksville, MO.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Truman State University's Computer Science program score?

A score of 88/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Truman State University's Computer Science graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

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 69% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Truman State University rank so high for Computer Science?

The #21 ranking out of 443 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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