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Computer Science at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $73,224/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 15.0x earnings multiple (10.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #114 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	$893K	$857K	$665K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.6x	15.0x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.3x	10.8x	8.4x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	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)

$57,272

Out-of-state: $79,048 (10.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,856

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$94,445

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $73,224/yr, roughly in line with the $73,713 national median for Computer Science. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.0x 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 72% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 26% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $73,224 far exceeding the $21,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #114 of 345 Computer Science programs, University of Minnesota-Duluth scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $73,224 to $94,445 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Minnesota-Duluth

University of Minnesota-Duluth accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 7,475 in Duluth, MN.

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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 Minnesota-Duluth?

This program scores 83/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer Science careers?

With 72% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $664,635 in decade earnings vs $893,185 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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