Program Analysis
Graduates earn $68,210/yr, edging above the $62,617 national average for Computer Science — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 20.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $25,852 in median debt against $68,210 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #127 out of 443 programs, American Public University System's Computer Science offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $68,210 to $73,927 over five years (8% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.