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Aerospace Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,881/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,800 openings/yr)

ROI 19.2x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 57 Aerospace programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$996K	$970K	$835K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.7x	19.2x	16.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.8x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	85%	81%	61%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,410

1.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$102,468

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $76,881 at University of Washington-Seattle Campus come in 5% above the national median of $73,060 for Aerospace Engineering programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Aerospace Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Aerospace Engineering's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $76,881 far exceeding the $12,410 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #10 of 57 nationally, this is a top-5% Aerospace Engineering program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $76,881 to $102,468 over five years — a 33% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

A 43% admission rate makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving a student body of 31,588 in Seattle, WA.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Aerospace Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

This program scores 75/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Aerospace Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Aerospace Engineering careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $835,230 in decade earnings vs $995,772 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Aerospace Engineering program stand out?

Ranked #10 of 57 programs nationally, University of Washington-Seattle Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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