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Electrical Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $81,989/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 18.8x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #64 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 Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,005K	$952K	$783K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.9x	18.8x	15.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	5.7x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	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 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,000

2.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$108,406

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Electrical Engineering graduates start at $81,989/yr — above the $77,516 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 18.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 22% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $14,000 in median debt clears quickly against $81,989 in annual earnings.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #64 among 262 Electrical Engineering programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 32% earnings increase from $81,989 to $108,406 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

University of Washington-Seattle Campus's 43% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 31,588 students in Seattle, WA.

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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 75/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

At 75/100, 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 Washington-Seattle Campus?

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.

Is University of Washington-Seattle Campus one of the best schools for Electrical Engineering?

Among 262 Electrical Engineering programs, University of Washington-Seattle Campus's #64 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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