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Electrical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $72,167/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 27.9x earnings multiple (9.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #92 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	$841K	$805K	$683K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	29.1x	27.9x	23.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.6x	9.2x	7.8x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	74	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,856

Out-of-state: $87,504 (9.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,980

-104% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,959

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$89,970

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $72,167/yr, roughly in line with the $77,516 national median for Electrical Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 27.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $72,167 far exceeding the $21,959 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #92 ranking among 262 Electrical Engineering programs places University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 25% earnings increase from $72,167 to $89,970 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 23,567 students enrolled in Charlotte, NC.

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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 does a 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

At 74/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Electrical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

The 56% 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 →