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Computer Science at University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,233/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (295,800 openings/yr)

ROI 18.3x earnings multiple (12.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #145 of 345 Computer Science 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	$786K	$759K	$611K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.0x	18.3x	14.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.3x	12.8x	10.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	81	80	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)

$41,376

Out-of-state: $59,136 (12.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,012

-28% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$79,929

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $57,233 per year, Computer Science graduates from University of Memphis earn below the $73,713 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 18.3x 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 — 72% task exposure — and the 22% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $22,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #145 out of 345 programs, University of Memphis's Computer Science offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $57,233 to $79,929 shows 40% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Memphis

With 93% of applicants admitted, University of Memphis prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 13,645 in Memphis, TN.

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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 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Memphis's Computer Science program score?

A score of 80/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Memphis'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 72% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Computer Science earnings lower at University of Memphis?

Lower starting pay at University of Memphis may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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