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Electrical at Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $72,425/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 38.2x earnings multiple (11.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #45 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$908K	$864K	$724K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	40.1x	38.2x	32.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.1x	11.5x	9.6x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	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)

$22,624

Out-of-state: $75,144 (11.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,988

-94% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,750

2.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,486

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $72,425/yr, Electrical graduates from Florida State University land near the $77,516 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 38.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $15,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #45 of 262 nationally, this is a top-5% Electrical program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $72,425 to $96,486 over five years — a 33% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Florida State University

A 25% acceptance rate puts Florida State University in competitive admissions territory, one of the larger campuses at 31,812 students in Tallahassee, FL.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical at Florida State University?

This program scores 75/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Electrical nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Electrical careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $723,776 in decade earnings vs $907,553 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Florida State University's Electrical program stand out?

Ranked #45 of 262 programs nationally, Florida State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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