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Computer Engineering at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,904/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 19.0x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #142 of 174 Computer Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$760K	$730K	$603K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.8x	19.0x	15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	6.8x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,380

Out-of-state: $106,660 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,652

-81% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,383

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $70,904/yr, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus land near the $78,694 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Engineering's typical career paths, with 71% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $22,383 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #142 of 174 Computer Engineering programs, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus prioritizes broad access, with 21,496 students enrolled in Norman, OK.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Engineering at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus?

This program scores 70/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Computer Engineering careers?

With 71% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $603,365 in decade earnings vs $760,359 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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