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Engineering, Other at Stanford University

Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,741/yr (-29% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (29,400 openings/yr)

ROI 5.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #13 of 16 Engineering, Other programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,355K	$1,275K	$1,046K
Earnings Multiple	5.4x	5.1x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$249,936

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,544

81% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$7,500

1.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$122,212

146% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $49,741/yr fall 29% below the $69,929 national median for Engineering, Other. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 5.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 23% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $7,500 in median debt against $49,741 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #13 out of 16 programs, Stanford University's financial outcomes for Engineering, Other trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $49,741 to $122,212 over five years (146% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Stanford University

Stanford University admits 4% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, serving 7,841 students in Stanford, CA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $48,544 — 81% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors $109,660/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Stanford University's Engineering, Other program score?

A score of 55/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Stanford University trails the majority of Engineering, Other programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Engineering, Other to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Engineering, Other careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Engineering, Other earnings lower at Stanford University?

Lower starting pay at Stanford University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

How affordable is Engineering, Other at Stanford University after financial aid?

Sticker price is $249,936, but the average net cost is $48,544 — a 81% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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