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Electrical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,520/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 41.9x earnings multiple (11.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #16 of 262 Electrical programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$856K	$819K	$692K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	43.9x	41.9x	35.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.4x	11.8x	10.0x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	76	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)

$19,516

Out-of-state: $69,296 (11.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,004

-64% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,425

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,511

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $76,520/yr, roughly in line with the $77,516 national median for Electrical Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 41.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $76,520 far exceeding the $18,425 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #16 of 262 programs, this Electrical Engineering program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 21% earnings increase from $76,520 to $92,511 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 23,458 students in Boca Raton, FL.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 76/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University?

At 76/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Electrical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University?

The 56% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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