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Computer Science at University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $90,476/yr (23% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #207 of 345 Computer Science 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	$881K	$845K	$658K
Earnings Multiple	4.0x	3.8x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	74	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$221,360

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$103,704

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,655

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $90,476 per year, Computer Science graduates from University of the Pacific earn slightly above the $73,713 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 3.8x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 72% task exposure — and the 25% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $23,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #207 out of 345 programs, University of the Pacific's financial outcomes for Computer Science trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $90,476 to $96,655 over five years (7% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of the Pacific

With 95% of applicants admitted, University of the Pacific prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,247 students in Stockton, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $103,704 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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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

How does University of the Pacific's Computer Science program score?

A score of 74/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of the Pacific trails the majority of Computer Science programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Computer Science to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 72% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

How affordable is Computer Science at University of the Pacific after financial aid?

Sticker price is $221,360, but the average net cost is $103,704 — a 53% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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