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Computer Engineering at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,819/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 35.3x earnings multiple (10.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 of 174 Computer Engineering programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$950K	$899K	$700K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	37.3x	35.3x	27.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.6x	10.0x	7.8x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	87	85	79

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $89,868 (10.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,600

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,750

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$99,037

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $76,819/yr, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Central Florida land near the $78,694 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 35.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 71% task exposure — and the 26% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $18,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #25 out of 174 programs, University of Central Florida's Computer Engineering program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $76,819 to $99,037 shows 29% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Central Florida

A 40% acceptance rate puts University of Central Florida in competitive admissions territory, with 59,095 students enrolled in Orlando, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Central Florida's Computer Engineering program score?

A score of 85/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Central Florida's Computer Engineering graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 71% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Central Florida rank so high for Computer Engineering?

The #25 ranking out of 174 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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