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Computer Science at Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,203/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #271 of 345 Computer Science 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	$642K	$628K	$540K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	10.8x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.2x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,232

Out-of-state: $101,992 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,740

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Plymouth State University's Computer Science graduates start at $59,203/yr, trailing the $73,713 national average by 20%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.8x 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 72% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $59,203 in annual earnings.

Ranked #271 of 345 Computer Science programs, Plymouth State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Plymouth State University

A 91% acceptance rate means Plymouth State University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,298 students in Plymouth, NH.

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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 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Plymouth State University?

This program scores 64/100 — 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 72% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $539,890 in decade earnings vs $642,089 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer Science from Plymouth State 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 →