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Computer Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $80,493/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 20.0x earnings multiple (10.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #125 of 174 Computer Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$852K	$812K	$650K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.0x	20.0x	16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.4x	10.9x	8.7x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	72	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,568

Out-of-state: $74,824 (10.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,460

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,500

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $80,493/yr, roughly in line with the $78,694 national median for Computer Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Engineering's typical career paths, with 71% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 24% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $80,493 far exceeding the $24,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #125 of 174 Computer Engineering programs, University of Wisconsin-Stout falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Wisconsin-Stout

University of Wisconsin-Stout accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,900 in Menomonie, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

This program scores 72/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Computer Engineering careers?

With 71% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $650,221 in decade earnings vs $852,265 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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