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Computer Engineering at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $87,949/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 40.2x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 174 Computer Engineering programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,093K	$1,026K	$773K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	42.8x	40.2x	30.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.5x	8.9x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	88	87	80

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 (8.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

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Median Debt at Graduation

$20,447

2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$114,942

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $87,949 at University of Florida come in 12% above the national median of $78,694 for Computer Engineering programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 40.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Engineering's typical career paths, with 71% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 29% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $87,949 far exceeding the $20,447 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #4 of 174 nationally, this is a top-5% Computer Engineering program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $87,949 to $114,942 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Florida

University of Florida accepts 24% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, serving a student body of 34,102 in Gainesville, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Engineering at University of Florida?

This program scores 87/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer Engineering careers?

With 71% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $772,918 in decade earnings vs $1,092,916 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Florida's Computer Engineering program stand out?

Ranked #4 of 174 programs nationally, University of Florida lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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