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Computer Science at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,082/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

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

ROI 18.3x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #272 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	$705K	$688K	$577K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.7x	18.3x	15.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.4x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,125

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Mississippi's Computer Science graduates start at $66,082/yr — above the $62,617 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.3x 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 18% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,125 in median debt clears quickly against $66,082 in annual earnings.

Ranked #272 of 443 Computer Science programs, University of Mississippi falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Mississippi

A 98% acceptance rate means University of Mississippi is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 18,995 in University, MS.

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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

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at University of Mississippi?

This program scores 72/100 — 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 $577,432 in decade earnings vs $705,498 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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