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Computer and Information Sciences, General at Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,515/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 9.8x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #371 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 and Information Sciences, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$541K	$537K	$492K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.8x	9.8x	8.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.6x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	64	63	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,984

Out-of-state: $96,456 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,652

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,750

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,327

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $48,515 place Ohio University-Main Campus below the $62,617 national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer and Information Sciences, General's typical career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $48,515 far exceeding the $20,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #371 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs, Ohio University-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $54,327 are relatively flat compared to the $48,515 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Ohio University-Main Campus

Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 18,456 in Athens, OH.

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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 and Information Sciences, General at Ohio University-Main Campus?

This program scores 63/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer and Information Sciences, General programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Computer and Information Sciences, General careers?

With 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $491,730 in decade earnings vs $541,017 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer and Information Sciences, General from Ohio University-Main Campus?

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 →