Computer Science at Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

with a smaller student body of 2,454 in Thomasville, NC.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,638 track close to the $38,485 national median for Computer Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 94.5x 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 career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

At #34 of 109 Computer Science programs, Davidson-Davie Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

There are 2 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Computer Science, including Data Scientist (median $112,590/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

75 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
66
Low End
75
Score
77
High End
Earnings $35,638/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (31% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$376K
1.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
95.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
14 of 14
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$3,956
Out-of-state: $13,172

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Computer Science graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Computer and information systems managers $171,200 +15.2% 47%
Computer and information research scientists $140,910 +19.7% 37%
Database architects $135,980 +8.7% 6%
Computer and information systems managers
$171,200
+15.2% growth 47% AI-proof
Computer and information research scientists
$140,910
+19.7% growth 37% AI-proof
Database architects
$135,980
+8.7% growth 6% AI-proof

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Computer Science Career Guide

What can you do with a Computer Science credential from Davidson-Davie Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Computer Science at Davidson-Davie Community College?
A score of 75/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Davidson-Davie Community College's Computer Science graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Computer Science to AI automation?
AI won't eliminate Computer Science careers, but it may reshape them. At Davidson-Davie Community College, a score of 75/100 already accounts for the 69% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Can I learn Computer Science through an apprenticeship instead of Davidson-Davie Community College?
If Davidson-Davie Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 2 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Computer Science. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Computer Science workers?
Job availability for Computer Science is strong — 338,800 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Davidson-Davie Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in NC may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →