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Computer Science at Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $62,562/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 32.0x earnings multiple (11.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #74 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 25%

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	$871K	$840K	$664K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	33.2x	32.0x	25.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.5x	11.1x	8.7x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	86	85	79

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,260

Out-of-state: $75,852 (11.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,532

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,896

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$89,221

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $62,562 track close to the $62,617 national median for Computer Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 32.0x 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 24% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $18,896 in median debt against $62,562 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #74 out of 443 programs, Florida International University's Computer Science program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $62,562 to $89,221 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Florida International University

With a 59% acceptance rate, Florida International University is moderately selective, serving a student body of 38,761 in Miami, FL. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Florida International University's Computer Science program score?

A score of 85/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Florida International University'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 69% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Florida International University rank so high for Computer Science?

The #74 ranking out of 443 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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