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Computer Science at Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $62,795/yr (0% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #241 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	$627K	$616K	$536K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.4x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.8x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$49,704

Out-of-state: $90,864 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,400

-20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,492

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,546

4% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $62,795/yr, roughly in line with the $62,617 national median for Computer Science. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $62,795 far exceeding the $22,492 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #241 of 443 Computer Science programs, Jacksonville State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $65,546 are relatively flat compared to the $62,795 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 7,030 in Jacksonville, AL. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Jacksonville State University?

This program scores 75/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Computer Science careers?

With 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $536,299 in decade earnings vs $626,553 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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