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Computer and Information Sciences, General at Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $71,111/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 4.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #365 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	$752K	$731K	$602K
Earnings Multiple	4.3x	4.2x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	64	63	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$174,200

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$200,672

-15% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $71,111 per year, Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn slightly above the $62,617 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 4.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 20% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $25,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #365 out of 443 programs, Point Loma Nazarene University's financial outcomes for Computer and Information Sciences, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Point Loma Nazarene University

With 82% of applicants admitted, Point Loma Nazarene University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,132 in San Diego, CA.

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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 Point Loma Nazarene University's Computer and Information Sciences, General program score?

A score of 63/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Point Loma Nazarene University trails the majority of Computer and Information Sciences, General programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Computer and Information Sciences, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer and Information Sciences, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 69% 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 →