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Computer Science at University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $60,222/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 21.1x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #268 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	$652K	$639K	$549K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.5x	21.1x	18.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.4x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,264

Out-of-state: $86,772 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,120

-82% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$34,009

6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Alaska Anchorage's Computer Science program produces graduates earning $60,222/yr — within striking distance of the $62,617 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.1x 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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $34,009 represents roughly 7 months of the $60,222 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #268 of 443 Computer Science programs, University of Alaska Anchorage falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage's 67% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 6,916 in Anchorage, AK.

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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 University of Alaska Anchorage?

This program scores 72/100 — 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 $549,309 in decade earnings vs $651,528 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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