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Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $73,385/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)

ROI 22.8x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,204K	$1,147K	$837K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.0x	22.8x	16.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.2x	6.8x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	89	88	81

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,236

Out-of-state: $167,652 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,592

13% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,127

2.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$121,341

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Washington-Bothell Campus's Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates start at $73,385/yr — above the $62,617 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 22.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Computer and Information Sciences, General carry above-average AI exposure (69% of tasks). The 30% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,127 in median debt clears quickly against $73,385 in annual earnings.

At #38 of 443 programs, this Computer and Information Sciences, General program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The $73,385-to-$121,341 earnings arc over five years reflects a 65% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Washington-Bothell Campus

A 92% acceptance rate means University of Washington-Bothell Campus is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 5,228 students in Bothell, WA.

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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 88/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?

At 88/100, 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 Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?

The 69% 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 →