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Electrical Engineering at Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,226/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 37.0x earnings multiple (24.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #127 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	$963K	$914K	$758K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	39.0x	37.0x	30.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	26.3x	24.9x	20.7x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	73	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)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (24.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,012

27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,125

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$98,731

54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $64,226 per year, Electrical Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Eastern Campus earn below the $77,516 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

With a 37.0x 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.

The median debt load of $23,125 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #127 ranking among 262 Electrical Engineering programs places Ohio University-Eastern Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $64,226-to-$98,731 earnings arc over five years reflects a 54% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Ohio University-Eastern Campus

a compact campus enrolling 305 students in Saint Clairsville, OH.

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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 73/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering at Ohio University-Eastern Campus?

At 73/100, 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 Ohio University-Eastern Campus?

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.

Is Ohio University-Eastern Campus a good choice for Electrical Engineering despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If Ohio University-Eastern Campus's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

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