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Computer Science at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $69,633/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 26.7x earnings multiple (10.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #40 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 10%

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	$985K	$945K	$723K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	27.9x	26.7x	20.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.3x	10.8x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	88	87	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)

$35,328

Out-of-state: $87,456 (10.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,908

-101% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,750

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$101,625

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $69,633 per year, Computer Science graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn slightly above the $62,617 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 26.7x 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 27% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $20,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #40 ranking out of 443 Computer Science programs nationally puts University of Alabama at Birmingham in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $69,633 to $101,625 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

With 88% of applicants admitted, University of Alabama at Birmingham prioritizes broad access, enrolling 12,118 students in Birmingham, AL.

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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 University of Alabama at Birmingham's Computer Science program score?

A score of 87/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Alabama at Birmingham'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.

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