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Computer Systems Analysis at University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $53,865/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Large (76,500 openings/yr)

ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (9.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 of 23 Computer Systems Analysis programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Systems Analysis graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$593K	$581K	$520K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.3x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.5x	9.3x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	55	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,804

Out-of-state: $62,280 (9.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,992

-73% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,100

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $53,865/yr, Computer Systems Analysis graduates from University of North Dakota land near the $57,492 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Systems Analysis programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Systems Analysis's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $23,100 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #22 of 23 Computer Systems Analysis programs, University of North Dakota falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of North Dakota

With 77% of applicants admitted, University of North Dakota prioritizes broad access, serving 9,296 students in Grand Forks, ND.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Systems Analysis at University of North Dakota?

This program scores 55/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer Systems Analysis programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Computer Systems Analysis careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $520,034 in decade earnings vs $592,988 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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