Mathematics and Computer Science at University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
71 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
72
Optimistic
71
Base Case
64
Pessimistic
Earnings $89,651/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (67% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (242,300 openings/yr)
ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #3 of 9 Mathematics and Computer Science programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mathematics and Computer Science graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $885K $847K $675K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.5x 13.9x 11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.8x 4.6x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 66% 39%
DegreeOutlook Score 72 71 64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$61,060
Out-of-state: $184,168 (4.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$47,000
23% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,887
2.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $89,651/yr, Mathematics and Computer Science graduates from University of California-San Diego land near the $92,848 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 67% task exposure — and the 24% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $18,887 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

With only 9 programs offering Mathematics and Computer Science nationally, this is a niche field. University of California-San Diego ranks #3 among them.

About University of California-San Diego

A 25% acceptance rate puts University of California-San Diego in competitive admissions territory, one of the larger campuses at 33,787 students in La Jolla, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr
Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Software developers $133,080/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of California-San Diego's Mathematics and Computer Science program score?
A score of 71/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of California-San Diego's Mathematics and Computer Science graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Mathematics and Computer Science to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Mathematics and Computer Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 67% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →