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Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,909/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #212 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 50%

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	$845K	$817K	$650K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.2x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.5x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	79	78	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$61,984

Out-of-state: $148,696 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,128

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,585

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,753

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $58,909 track close to the $62,617 national median for Computer Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 13.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 23% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Computer Science career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,585 in median debt against $58,909 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #212 ranking among 443 Computer Science programs places University of Massachusetts-Boston in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 46% earnings increase from $58,909 to $85,753 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Massachusetts-Boston

University of Massachusetts-Boston has a 83% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 11,848 in Boston, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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

What does a 78/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

At 78/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

The 69% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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