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Mechanical Engineering at University of Evansville

Evansville, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,553/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 4.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #316 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	$708K	$684K	$606K
Earnings Multiple	4.1x	4.0x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	49	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$170,704

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,920

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,010

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Evansville's Mechanical Engineering program produces graduates earning $66,553/yr — within striking distance of the $70,527 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 4.0x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,010 in median debt clears quickly against $66,553 in annual earnings.

Ranked #316 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs, University of Evansville falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Evansville

A 78% acceptance rate means University of Evansville is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 1,477 in Evansville, IN. The average net cost of $80,920 over four years represents a 53% discount from published tuition.

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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 University of Evansville?

A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $606,326 in decade earnings vs $707,500 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is University of Evansville a hidden gem for Mechanical Engineering?

After financial aid, the average student pays $80,920 over four years — 53% below the $170,704 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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