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Engineering at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Engineering, General
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings $63,830/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (27,900 openings/yr)
ROI 4.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #46 of 47 Engineering, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $657K $642K $581K
Earnings Multiple 5.0x 4.8x 4.4x
Probability of Field Employment 69% 63% 47%
DegreeOutlook Score 47 46 45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$132,600
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$114,760
13% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $63,830/yr, Engineering graduates from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor land near the $69,222 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 4.8x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #46 out of 47 programs, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's financial outcomes for Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

With 95% of applicants admitted, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,959 students in Belton, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Engineering at Other Schools

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering ($109,455) Harvey Mudd College ($92,491) Brown University ($86,416) University of California-Davis ($82,956) Wentworth Institute of Technology ($78,211) Lafayette College ($76,507) McNeese State University ($75,566) Michigan State University ($75,058)

Other Majors at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($76,167) Accounting and Related Services ($59,814) Finance and Financial Management Services ($53,751) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($52,133) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($51,203) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($50,657) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($42,522) Marketing ($40,933)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's Engineering program score?
This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Engineering. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →