Program Analysis
At $73,662/yr, Electrical Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University land near the $77,516 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 4.2x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.
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 #242 of 262 Electrical Engineering programs, Valparaiso University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $87,180 are relatively flat compared to the $73,662 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.