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Computer Software and Media Applications at Utah Valley University

Orem, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,743/yr (-29% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (70% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (262,500 openings/yr)

ROI 24.5x earnings multiple (8.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 of 55 Computer Software and Media Applications programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Software and Media Applications graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$631K	$614K	$537K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	25.1x	24.5x	21.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.8x	8.6x	7.5x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,080

Out-of-state: $71,320 (8.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,852

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,240

75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Utah Valley University's Computer Software and Media Applications graduates start at $32,743/yr, trailing the $46,351 national average by 29%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 24.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 70% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #25 out of 55 programs, Utah Valley University's Computer Software and Media Applications offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $32,743 to $57,240 over five years (75% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

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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

How does Utah Valley University's Computer Software and Media Applications program score?

This program scores 53/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Computer Software and Media Applications graduates.

How vulnerable is Computer Software and Media Applications to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Software and Media Applications careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 70% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Computer Software and Media Applications earnings lower at Utah Valley University?

Lower starting pay at Utah Valley University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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