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Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $72,381/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 25.2x earnings multiple (11.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #28 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 and Information Sciences, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,023K	$981K	$743K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	26.3x	25.2x	19.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.5x	11.0x	8.4x
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)

$38,844

Out-of-state: $88,764 (11.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,412

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,875

2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$105,956

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $72,381 per year, Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from University of Houston earn slightly above the $62,617 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 25.2x 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 — 69% task exposure — and the 27% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $16,875 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #28 ranking out of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs nationally puts University of Houston in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $72,381 to $105,956 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Houston

University of Houston accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 37,175 students enrolled in Houston, TX. With 41% 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

How does University of Houston's Computer and Information Sciences, General program score?

A score of 88/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Houston's Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer and Information Sciences, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer and Information Sciences, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 69% 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 →