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Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $88,030/yr (41% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #252 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	$908K	$874K	$683K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.3x	14.7x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	4.8x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	74	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$59,400

Out-of-state: $182,508 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,916

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,550

1.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of California-Berkeley's Computer and Information Sciences, General program earn $88,030/yr in their first year — 41% above the $62,617 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.7x 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 25% gap from the optimistic case.

At $13,550 in median debt against $88,030 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #252 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs, University of California-Berkeley falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley admits 12% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, with 33,073 students enrolled in Berkeley, CA.

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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 University of California-Berkeley?

This program scores 74/100 — 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 $682,760 in decade earnings vs $907,647 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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