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Electrical at University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $78,285/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 19.8x earnings multiple (14.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #58 of 262 Electrical programs Top 25%

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	$913K	$869K	$727K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.8x	19.8x	16.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	14.7x	14.0x	11.7x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	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)

$43,804

Out-of-state: $62,280 (14.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,992

-73% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$98,547

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $78,285/yr, Electrical graduates from University of North Dakota land near the $77,516 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 19.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 20% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #58 out of 262 programs, University of North Dakota's Electrical program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $78,285 to $98,547 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of North Dakota

With 77% of applicants admitted, University of North Dakota prioritizes broad access, enrolling 9,296 students in Grand Forks, ND.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of North Dakota's Electrical program score?

A score of 75/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of North Dakota's Electrical graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Electrical to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Electrical careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of North Dakota rank so high for Electrical?

The #58 ranking out of 262 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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