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Electrical Engineering at Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $80,623/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 15.3x earnings multiple (9.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #87 of 262 Electrical programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$950K	$902K	$750K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.2x	15.3x	12.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.2x	9.7x	8.1x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	74	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,776

Out-of-state: $92,752 (9.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,336

8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,971

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$102,740

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Oakland University's Electrical Engineering program produces graduates earning $80,623/yr — within striking distance of the $77,516 national average for this field.

With a 15.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 21% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,971 in median debt clears quickly against $80,623 in annual earnings.

A #87 ranking among 262 Electrical Engineering programs places Oakland University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 27% earnings increase from $80,623 to $102,740 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Oakland University

A 70% acceptance rate means Oakland University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 12,450 students in Rochester Hills, MI.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering at Oakland University?

At 74/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Electrical Engineering at Oakland University?

The 56% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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