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Computer and Information Sciences, General at Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,786/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 17.9x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #320 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	$611K	$601K	$528K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.2x	17.9x	15.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.2x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	69	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,492

Out-of-state: $83,404 (7.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,696

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $55,786 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 17.9x 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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

At $21,500 in median debt against $55,786 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #320 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs, Southeastern Louisiana University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Southeastern Louisiana University

Southeastern Louisiana University has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 9,514 students in Hammond, LA.

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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 Southeastern Louisiana University?

This program scores 69/100 — 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 $528,023 in decade earnings vs $610,669 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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