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Computer Science at University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $53,907/yr (-27% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 15.9x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #155 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	$932K	$892K	$684K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.6x	15.9x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.1x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	80	79	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,056

Out-of-state: $125,096 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,120

12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,651

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$90,852

69% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $53,907 place University of Michigan-Flint below the $73,713 national median for Computer Science — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 72% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 27% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $28,651 represents roughly 6 months of the $53,907 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #155 of 345 Computer Science programs, University of Michigan-Flint scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $90,852 show a 69% jump from the $53,907 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Michigan-Flint

A 69% admission rate makes University of Michigan-Flint accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 4,157 in Flint, MI.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at University of Michigan-Flint?

This program scores 79/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer Science careers?

With 72% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $683,781 in decade earnings vs $931,724 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer Science from University of Michigan-Flint?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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