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Electrical at University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,832/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 21.0x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #73 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$859K	$821K	$694K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.0x	21.0x	17.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.1x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	74	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)

$38,992

Out-of-state: $115,088 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,100

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,625

2.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,831

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $76,832 track close to the $77,516 national median for Electrical programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 21.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $15,625 in median debt against $76,832 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #73 ranking among 262 Electrical programs places University of Arkansas in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 21% earnings increase from $76,832 to $92,831 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 27,312 students in Fayetteville, AR.

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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 does a 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical at University of Arkansas?

At 74/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Electrical at University of Arkansas?

The 56% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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