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Computer Science at College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,290/yr (-39% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 35.8x earnings multiple (17.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #172 of 345 Computer Science programs Top 50%

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	$1,132K	$1,074K	$783K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	37.8x	35.8x	26.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	18.3x	17.4x	12.7x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	79	78	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,960

Out-of-state: $61,760 (17.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$20,460

32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,750

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$99,880

121% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $45,290/yr fall 39% below the $73,713 national median for Computer Science. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 35.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI exposure is significant at 72% of job tasks, producing a 31% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

At $17,750 in median debt against $45,290 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #172 out of 345 programs, College of Staten Island CUNY's Computer Science offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $45,290 to $99,880 over five years (121% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About College of Staten Island CUNY

with a mid-sized student body of 9,387 in Staten Island, NY. With 49% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $20,460 over four years — 32% below sticker price.

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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

How does College of Staten Island CUNY's Computer Science program score?

A score of 78/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. College of Staten Island CUNY's Computer Science graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer Science to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 72% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Computer Science earnings lower at College of Staten Island CUNY?

Lower starting pay at College of Staten Island CUNY may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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