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Computer Science at NUC University

Bayamon, PR · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,968/yr (-38% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (11.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #424 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	$456K	$459K	$447K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	14.2x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.5x	11.6x	11.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,216

Out-of-state: $39,536 (11.6x ROI)

Median Debt at Graduation

$32,500

10.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,968 place NUC University below the $62,617 national median for Computer Science — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.2x 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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $32,500 represents roughly 10 months of the $38,968 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #424 of 443 Computer Science programs, NUC University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About NUC University

serving a student body of 25,881 in Bayamon, PR. 71% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at NUC University?

This program scores 53/100 — 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 $447,315 in decade earnings vs $455,769 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer Science from NUC University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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