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Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,759/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 8.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #202 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$869K	$828K	$709K
Earnings Multiple	9.3x	8.8x	7.6x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	66	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$93,760

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$131,908

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$30,500

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$93,145

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $75,759 at Tuskegee University come in 7% above the national median of $70,527 for Mechanical Engineering programs.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Mechanical Engineering's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $75,759 far exceeding the $30,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #202 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs, Tuskegee University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $75,759 to $93,145 over five years — a 23% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Tuskegee University

Tuskegee University accepts 31% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a compact campus enrolling 2,367 students in Tuskegee, AL. Pell Grant recipients make up 48% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University?

This program scores 66/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Mechanical Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Mechanical Engineering careers?

With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $708,666 in decade earnings vs $869,170 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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