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Electrical Engineering at University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,877/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.2x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #110 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	$1,105K	$1,041K	$845K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.2x	16.2x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	6.6x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	73	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)

$64,320

Out-of-state: $158,880 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,724

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$115,483

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Delaware's Electrical Engineering program produces graduates earning $75,877/yr — within striking distance of the $77,516 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 24% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,000 in median debt clears quickly against $75,877 in annual earnings.

At #110 of 262 Electrical Engineering programs, University of Delaware scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $115,483 show a 52% jump from the $75,877 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Delaware

University of Delaware's 65% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 18,812 students in Newark, DE.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering at University of Delaware?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Electrical Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Electrical Engineering careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $844,907 in decade earnings vs $1,105,077 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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