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Information Science/Studies at University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $56,344/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 18.0x earnings multiple (9.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #45 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science/Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$716K	$698K	$584K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.5x	18.0x	15.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.6x	9.4x	7.8x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	76	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,704

Out-of-state: $74,608 (9.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,568

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,000

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$75,104

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $56,344 track close to the $59,433 national median for Information Science/Studies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 18.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 18% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Information Science/Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $28,000 in median debt against $56,344 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #45 ranking among 129 Information Science/Studies programs places University of South Alabama in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 33% earnings increase from $56,344 to $75,104 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of South Alabama

With a 65% acceptance rate, University of South Alabama is moderately selective, enrolling 8,540 students in Mobile, AL.

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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 76/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Information Science/Studies at University of South Alabama?

At 76/100, 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 Information Science/Studies at University of South Alabama?

The 68% 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 →