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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
64 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
64
Optimistic
64
Base Case
62
Pessimistic
Earnings $93,433/yr (50% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI 17.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #35 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $813K $794K $728K
Earnings Multiple 17.4x 17.0x 15.6x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 64 64 62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$46,660
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$78,932
-69% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $93,433 put Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies program 50% above the national median of $62,227 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 17.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

A #35 ranking among 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs places Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

A 62% admission rate makes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 8,786 in Daytona Beach, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians $70,760/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at Other Schools

California State University Maritime Academy ($98,661) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($93,433) Central Connecticut State University ($73,788) Metropolitan State University of Denver ($72,334) New England Institute of Technology ($70,916) Western New England University ($69,326) Rochester Institute of Technology ($69,261) Purdue University-Main Campus ($67,093)

Other Majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies ($81,436) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($75,483) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($66,999) Air Transportation ($54,827) Homeland Security ($48,676)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 64/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
At 64/100, the score looks reasonable — but Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →