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Engineering-Related Technologies at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
54 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $59,013/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (35% exposed)
Job Market Medium (22,700 openings/yr)
ROI 23.0x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #2 of 2 Engineering-Related Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $595K $586K $544K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 23.3x 23.0x 21.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.2x 5.1x 4.7x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 51% 42%
DegreeOutlook Score 55 54 53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,524
Out-of-state: $114,636 (5.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$25,404
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Program Analysis

Graduates earn $59,013/yr, roughly in line with the $68,765 national median for Engineering-Related Technologies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 23.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Engineering-Related Technologies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Engineering-Related Technologies is offered at just 2 schools in our analysis. University of Florida's #2 ranking should be read in that context.

About University of Florida

University of Florida accepts 24% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, serving a student body of 34,102 in Gainesville, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Cartographers and photogrammetrists $78,380/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr
Surveyors $72,740/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Engineering-Related Technologies at Other Schools

California State University-Fresno ($78,518)

Other Majors at University of Florida

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($90,651) Computer Engineering ($87,949) Chemical Engineering ($87,164) Fire Protection ($86,740) Systems Engineering ($85,698) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($85,243) Construction Engineering Technologies ($79,410) Materials Engineering ($79,200)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Engineering-Related Technologies at University of Florida?
At 54/100, the score looks reasonable — but Engineering-Related Technologies is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →