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Software Development at New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Computer Software and Media Applications

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,893/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (70% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (262,500 openings/yr)

ROI 5.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #30 of 55 Computer Software and Media Applications programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Software Development graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$782K	$748K	$615K
Earnings Multiple	5.5x	5.2x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$142,500

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,624

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$31,000

10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,699

92% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $36,893/yr fall 20% below the $46,351 national median for Software Development. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 5.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 70% task exposure — and the 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $31,000 debt-to-$36,893 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #30 out of 55 programs, New England Institute of Technology's financial outcomes for Software Development trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $36,893 to $70,699 over five years (92% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About New England Institute of Technology

New England Institute of Technology has a 73% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,712 students in East Greenwich, RI. 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does New England Institute of Technology's Software Development program score?

This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Software Development. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Software Development to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Software Development careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 70% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Software Development earnings lower at New England Institute of Technology?

Lower starting pay at New England Institute of Technology 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 →