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Electrical at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $79,808/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #161 of 262 Electrical programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$890K	$849K	$713K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	12.9x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	5.8x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	71	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,299

2.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,638

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $79,808/yr, Electrical graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities land near the $77,516 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $14,299 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #161 of 262 Electrical programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $79,808 to $96,638 over five years — a 21% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 30,469 students in Minneapolis, MN.

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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 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

This program scores 71/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Electrical programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Electrical careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $713,052 in decade earnings vs $890,064 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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