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Aerospace at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,760/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,800 openings/yr)

ROI 37.9x earnings multiple (8.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #3 of 57 Aerospace programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$991K	$966K	$832K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	38.8x	37.9x	32.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.6x	8.4x	7.3x
Probability of Field Employment	85%	81%	61%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	76	74

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (8.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,416

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$100,208

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $70,760/yr, roughly in line with the $73,060 national median for Aerospace. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 37.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 16% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Aerospace career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $70,760 far exceeding the $17,416 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

University of Florida ranks #3 among 57 Aerospace programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 42% earnings increase from $70,760 to $100,208 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Florida

University of Florida accepts 24% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with 34,102 students enrolled in Gainesville, FL.

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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

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 76/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Aerospace at University of Florida?

At 76/100, 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 Aerospace at University of Florida?

The 41% 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.

Is University of Florida one of the best schools for Aerospace?

Among 57 Aerospace programs, University of Florida's #3 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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