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Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,977/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 19.1x earnings multiple (10.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #163 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 50%

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	$801K	$776K	$627K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.7x	19.1x	15.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.7x	10.4x	8.4x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	81	81	74

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,568

Out-of-state: $74,824 (10.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,460

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,831

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $55,977 track close to the $62,617 national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer and Information Sciences, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer and Information Sciences, General's typical career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 22% gap from the optimistic case.

At $18,500 in median debt against $55,977 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #163 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs, University of Wisconsin-Stout scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $55,977 to $80,831 over five years — a 44% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Stout

University of Wisconsin-Stout has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 5,900 in Menomonie, WI.

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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 and Information Sciences, General at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

This program scores 81/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer and Information Sciences, General nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer and Information Sciences, General careers?

With 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $627,040 in decade earnings vs $800,706 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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