Mechanical Engineering at Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
74 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
75
Optimistic
74
Base Case
71
Pessimistic
Earnings $75,146/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)
Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)
ROI 17.4x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #30 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $882K $840K $717K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 18.3x 17.4x 14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.9x 6.5x 5.6x
Probability of Field Employment 80% 71% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 75 74 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)
$48,204
Out-of-state: $128,772 (6.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$54,680
-13% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,974
3.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$94,295
25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $75,146 per year, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Arizona State University Campus Immersion earn slightly above the $70,527 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 17.4x 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 — 53% task exposure — and the 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $18,974 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #30 ranking out of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs nationally puts Arizona State University Campus Immersion in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $75,146 to $94,295 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Arizona State University Campus Immersion

With 90% of applicants admitted, Arizona State University Campus Immersion prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 64,398 students in Tempe, AZ.

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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

How does Arizona State University Campus Immersion's Mechanical Engineering program score?
A score of 74/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Arizona State University Campus Immersion's Mechanical Engineering graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Mechanical Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Mechanical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →