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Computer Science at Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $73,932/yr (0% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (295,800 openings/yr)

ROI 15.4x earnings multiple (8.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #105 of 345 Computer Science programs Top 50%

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	$880K	$845K	$658K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.0x	15.4x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.1x	8.8x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	85	84	77

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 (8.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,652

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,490

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$93,416

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ohio University-Main Campus's Computer Science program produces graduates earning $73,932/yr — within striking distance of the $73,713 national average for this field.

The 15.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 72% task exposure — and the 25% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,490 in median debt clears quickly against $73,932 in annual earnings.

Ranked #105 out of 345 programs, Ohio University-Main Campus's Computer Science offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $73,932 to $93,416 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Ohio University-Main Campus

A 85% acceptance rate means Ohio University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Main Campus's Computer Science program score?

A score of 84/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Ohio University-Main Campus's Computer Science graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer Science to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 72% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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