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Electrical at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
52 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings $78,016/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)
ROI 4.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #252 of 262 Electrical programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Electrical graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $808K $775K $663K
Earnings Multiple 4.8x 4.6x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 78% 70% 48%
DegreeOutlook Score 53 52 48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$168,816
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$159,932
5% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $78,016/yr, roughly in line with the $77,516 national median for Electrical. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 4.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $78,016 far exceeding the $25,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #252 out of 262 programs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott's financial outcomes for Electrical trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott accepts 75% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 3,245 in Prescott, AZ.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr
Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Electrical at Other Schools

Carnegie Mellon University ($139,337) University of California-Berkeley ($137,295) Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($117,345) Cornell University ($100,516) The University of Texas at Austin ($96,997) Rice University ($96,751) National University ($93,417) Northeastern University ($92,222)

Other Majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Computer Engineering ($79,276) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($75,483) Mechanical Engineering ($73,433) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($66,999) Security Science and Technology ($55,259) Air Transportation ($54,827) International Relations and National Security Studies ($46,868) Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology ($41,515)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott's Electrical program score?
A score of 52/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott trails the majority of Electrical programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Electrical to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Electrical careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →