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Mechanical Engineering at University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,843/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 3.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #281 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	$933K	$885K	$749K
Earnings Multiple	3.9x	3.7x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	58	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$239,704

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,212

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,650

3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,535

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $66,843 track close to the $70,527 national median for Mechanical Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 3.7x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 20% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mechanical Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $17,650 in median debt against $66,843 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #281 ranking among 320 Mechanical Engineering programs places University of Miami in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 44% earnings increase from $66,843 to $96,535 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Miami

University of Miami admits 19% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, enrolling 12,570 students in Coral Gables, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $147,212 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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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 does a 58/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering at University of Miami?

At 58/100, the score looks reasonable — but Mechanical Engineering is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Mechanical Engineering at University of Miami?

The 53% 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.

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