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Computer Science at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $62,452/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (295,800 openings/yr)

ROI 21.2x earnings multiple (9.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #113 of 345 Computer Science programs Top 50%

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	$923K	$884K	$680K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.2x	21.2x	16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.6x	9.2x	7.0x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	85	83	76

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,672

Out-of-state: $96,584 (9.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,472

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,750

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$93,766

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $62,452 per year, Computer Science graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn below the $73,713 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 21.2x 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 — 72% task exposure — and the 26% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $22,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #113 out of 345 programs, University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Computer Science offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $62,452 to $93,766 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Louisiana at Lafayette

With 89% of applicants admitted, University of Louisiana at Lafayette prioritizes broad access, enrolling 12,269 students in Lafayette, LA.

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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 Louisiana at Lafayette's Computer Science program score?

A score of 83/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Computer Science graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer Science to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 72% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Computer Science earnings lower at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Lower starting pay at University of Louisiana at Lafayette may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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