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Computer Science at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $62,974/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #204 of 345 Computer Science programs

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)	10.4x	10.0x	8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.3x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$75,560

Out-of-state: $175,560 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,440

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,734

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,636

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $62,974/yr, roughly in line with the $73,713 national median for Computer Science. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 10.0x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 22% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $62,974 far exceeding the $20,734 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #204 of 345 Computer Science programs, University of Vermont falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $62,974 to $81,636 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Vermont

A 60% admission rate makes University of Vermont accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at University of Vermont?

This program scores 75/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $611,434 in decade earnings vs $786,096 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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