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Computer Science at Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,531/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 17.0x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #327 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	$599K	$591K	$522K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.2x	17.0x	15.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.1x	8.0x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	69	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,760

Out-of-state: $73,928 (8.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,716

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,071

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $54,531 track close to the $62,617 national median for Computer Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.0x 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 13% gap from the optimistic case.

At $26,071 in median debt against $54,531 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #327 of 443 Computer Science programs, Lamar University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Lamar University

Lamar University has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,945 students in Beaumont, TX. With 44% 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

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 Lamar University?

This program scores 69/100 — 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 $521,998 in decade earnings vs $599,110 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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