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Computer Science at State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,607/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 20.7x earnings multiple (9.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #256 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 Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$747K	$727K	$599K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.3x	20.7x	17.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.0x	9.7x	8.0x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	74	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,076

Out-of-state: $74,716 (9.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,924

-96% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$80,213

14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $70,607/yr, edging above the $62,617 national average for Computer Science — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.7x 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 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

At $23,000 in median debt against $70,607 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #256 of 443 Computer Science programs, State University of New York at Oswego falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About State University of New York at Oswego

State University of New York at Oswego has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 5,618 students in Oswego, NY.

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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 Science at State University of New York at Oswego?

This program scores 74/100 — 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 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $599,147 in decade earnings vs $747,175 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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