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Electrical at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $82,864/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.9x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 262 Electrical programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$970K	$920K	$762K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.8x	16.9x	14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.6x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	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)

$54,504

Out-of-state: $164,380 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,000

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$105,242

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $82,864/yr, edging above the $77,516 national average for Electrical — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 16.9x 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 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $21,000 in median debt against $82,864 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #38 out of 262 programs, University of Arizona's Electrical program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $82,864 to $105,242 shows 27% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Arizona

University of Arizona has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 40,769 in Tucson, AZ.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Arizona's Electrical program score?

A score of 75/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Arizona's Electrical graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Electrical to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Electrical 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.

Why does University of Arizona rank so high for Electrical?

The #38 ranking out of 262 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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