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Computer Science at University of Louisville

Louisville, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $68,351/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #311 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	$726K	$708K	$588K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	13.8x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.1x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	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)

$51,312

Out-of-state: $116,696 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,536

-37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $68,351 at University of Louisville come in 9% above the national median of $62,617 for Computer Science programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.8x 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 19% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $68,351 far exceeding the $20,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #311 of 443 Computer Science programs, University of Louisville falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Louisville

University of Louisville accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 14,187 in Louisville, KY.

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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 Louisville?

This program scores 70/100 — 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 $588,321 in decade earnings vs $726,396 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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