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Computer Science at Indiana University-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,500/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 17.6x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #336 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	$585K	$577K	$514K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.9x	17.6x	15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.5x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,104

23% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,469

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $43,500 per year, Computer Science graduates from Indiana University-Kokomo earn below the $62,617 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 17.6x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #336 out of 443 programs, Indiana University-Kokomo's financial outcomes for Computer Science trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $43,500 to $57,469 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Indiana University-Kokomo

With 85% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Kokomo prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,308 in Kokomo, IN.

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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 Indiana University-Kokomo's Computer Science program score?

A score of 67/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Indiana University-Kokomo 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.

Why are Computer Science earnings lower at Indiana University-Kokomo?

Lower starting pay at Indiana University-Kokomo 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 →