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Computer Science at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,854/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 23.6x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #104 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	$900K	$863K	$668K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.6x	23.6x	18.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.6x	8.3x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	85	84	77

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,568

Out-of-state: $104,392 (8.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,044

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,954

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,551

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $64,854/yr, roughly in line with the $73,713 national median for Computer Science. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 23.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 26% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Computer Science career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $64,854 far exceeding the $19,954 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #104 ranking among 345 Computer Science programs places University of Nevada-Las Vegas in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 43% earnings increase from $64,854 to $92,551 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 24,131 students enrolled in Las Vegas, NV. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 84/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Computer Science at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

At 84/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Computer Science at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

The 72% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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