Computer Science at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
84
Optimistic
83
Base Case
77
Pessimistic
Earnings
$69,548/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (69% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)
ROI
15.5x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)
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 | $871K | $840K | $664K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.0x | 15.5x | 12.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.1x | 6.9x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 80% | 74% | 42% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 84 | 83 | 77 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,280
Out-of-state: $122,328 (6.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,400
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$91,341
31% growth from Year 1
About University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
With 88% of applicants admitted, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, with 29,094 students enrolled in Cincinnati, OH.
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$135,980/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's Computer Science program score?
A score of 83/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus'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.
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