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Computer Science at The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $73,311/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 24.0x earnings multiple (9.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #29 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General 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	$973K	$934K	$717K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	25.0x	24.0x	18.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.5x	9.2x	7.0x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
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)

$38,976

Out-of-state: $102,048 (9.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,904

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,869

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$101,825

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $73,311 per year, Computer Science graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn slightly above the $62,617 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 24.0x 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 26% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $19,869 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #29 of 443 programs, The University of Texas at El Paso's Computer Science program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $73,311 to $101,825 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at El Paso

With 100% of applicants admitted, The University of Texas at El Paso prioritizes broad access, with 20,547 students enrolled in El Paso, TX. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 El Paso?

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 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $716,894 in decade earnings vs $973,160 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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