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Computer Science at Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,674/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

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

ROI 15.3x earnings multiple (14.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #158 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	$675K	$659K	$556K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.6x	15.3x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	15.1x	14.8x	12.5x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	80	79	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,164

Out-of-state: $44,604 (14.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,508

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,930

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,313

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Youngstown State University's Computer Science program produces graduates earning $66,674/yr — within striking distance of the $73,713 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.3x 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 72% 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 — $20,930 in median debt clears quickly against $66,674 in annual earnings.

At #158 of 345 Computer Science programs, Youngstown State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $71,313 are relatively flat compared to the $66,674 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Youngstown State University

A 80% acceptance rate means Youngstown State University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 7,340 in Youngstown, OH.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Youngstown State University?

This program scores 79/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer Science careers?

With 72% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $556,365 in decade earnings vs $675,254 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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