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Engineering at John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Engineering, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,911/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (27,900 openings/yr)

ROI 6.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #19 of 47 Engineering, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$813K	$786K	$688K
Earnings Multiple	6.6x	6.4x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	63%	47%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	58	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$123,328

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$84,576

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,488

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$90,667

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $67,911/yr, roughly in line with the $69,222 national median for Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.4x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Engineering's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $67,911 far exceeding the $25,488 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #19 of 47 Engineering programs, John Brown University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $67,911 to $90,667 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About John Brown University

A 68% admission rate makes John Brown University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 1,415 students in Siloam Springs, AR. After financial aid, the average student pays $84,576 over four years — 31% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Engineering at John Brown University?

A score of 58/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Engineering field.

Will AI replace Engineering careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $687,732 in decade earnings vs $813,476 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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