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Computer and Information Sciences, General at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Okmulgee, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,844/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 27.1x earnings multiple (13.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #263 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	$639K	$627K	$543K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	27.7x	27.1x	23.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	14.0x	13.8x	11.9x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,096

Out-of-state: $45,536 (13.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,352

-101% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,336

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $58,844 track close to the $62,617 national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 27.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer and Information Sciences, General programs nationally.

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 15% gap from the optimistic case.

At $15,336 in median debt against $58,844 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #263 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

a smaller institution with 2,131 students in Okmulgee, OK. With 40% 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer and Information Sciences, General at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology?

This program scores 73/100 — 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 $542,699 in decade earnings vs $638,835 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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