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Electrical Engineering at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,226/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 37.0x earnings multiple (24.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #131 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	$963K	$914K	$758K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	39.0x	37.0x	30.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	26.3x	24.9x	20.7x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	73	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (24.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$23,884

3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,125

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$98,731

54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $64,226 place Ohio University-Zanesville Campus below the $77,516 national median for Electrical Engineering — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 37.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $64,226 far exceeding the $23,125 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #131 of 262 Electrical Engineering programs, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $98,731 show a 54% jump from the $64,226 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

a compact campus enrolling 526 students in Zanesville, OH.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Electrical Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Electrical Engineering careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $757,825 in decade earnings vs $963,074 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Electrical Engineering from Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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