Computer Science at ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General
71 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
72
Optimistic
71
Base Case
65
Pessimistic
Earnings $61,328/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)
ROI 8.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #302 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General 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 $646K $633K $546K
Earnings Multiple 8.7x 8.6x 7.4x
Probability of Field Employment 80% 74% 42%
DegreeOutlook Score 72 71 65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$73,936
Median Debt at Graduation
$32,477
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,368
10% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $61,328 track close to the $62,617 national median for Computer Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $32,477 debt-to-$61,328 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #302 out of 443 programs, ECPI University's financial outcomes for Computer Science trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $61,328 to $67,368 over five years (10% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About ECPI University

ECPI University has a 83% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 11,270 students in Virginia Beach, VA. Pell Grant recipients make up 49% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 ECPI University's Computer Science program score?
A score of 71/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but ECPI University trails the majority of Computer Science programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
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 69% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →