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Computer Science at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $84,759/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 20.4x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #31 of 345 Computer Science programs Top 10%

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	$1,004K	$957K	$720K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.4x	20.4x	15.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.5x	8.1x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	89	88	81

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (8.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,899

2.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$107,910

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $84,759/yr, edging above the $73,713 national average for Computer Science — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.4x 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 28% gap from the optimistic case.

At $17,899 in median debt against $84,759 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #31 of 345 programs, The University of Texas at Arlington's Computer Science program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $84,759 to $107,910 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 30,834 students enrolled in Arlington, TX.

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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 The University of Texas at Arlington?

This program scores 88/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

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 $719,548 in decade earnings vs $1,003,721 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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