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Electrical Engineering at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,950/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 18.6x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #112 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 Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$953K	$905K	$752K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.6x	18.6x	15.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	6.6x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,744

Out-of-state: $136,872 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,750

3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$100,278

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Hawaii at Manoa's Electrical Engineering program produces graduates earning $70,950/yr — within striking distance of the $77,516 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,750 in median debt clears quickly against $70,950 in annual earnings.

At #112 of 262 Electrical Engineering programs, University of Hawaii at Manoa scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $70,950 to $100,278 over five years — a 41% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 14,306 in Honolulu, HI.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Electrical Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Electrical Engineering careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $751,815 in decade earnings vs $953,273 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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