Electrical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
73 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
75
Optimistic
73
Base Case
69
Pessimistic
Earnings $81,204/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)
ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #119 of 262 Electrical programs Top 50%

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 $893K $851K $715K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.6x 14.9x 12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.0x 6.7x 5.6x
Probability of Field Employment 78% 70% 48%
DegreeOutlook Score 75 73 69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$57,112
Out-of-state: $126,712 (6.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,092
4% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
3.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$97,225
20% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $81,204/yr, Electrical Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology land near the $77,516 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 14.9x 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 — 56% task exposure — and the 20% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $24,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #119 out of 262 programs, Missouri University of Science and Technology's Electrical Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $81,204 to $97,225 over five years (20% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Missouri University of Science and Technology

With 73% of applicants admitted, Missouri University of Science and Technology prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,467 in Rolla, MO.

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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

How does Missouri University of Science and Technology's Electrical Engineering program score?
A score of 73/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Missouri University of Science and Technology's Electrical Engineering graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Electrical Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Electrical Engineering 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 →