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Electrical Engineering at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $77,037/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #116 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	$859K	$821K	$694K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.0x	16.3x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	5.8x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,424

Out-of-state: $141,384 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,180

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,528

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,847

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $77,037 track close to the $77,516 national median for Electrical Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.3x 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 19% gap from the optimistic case.

At $25,528 in median debt against $77,037 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #116 of 262 Electrical Engineering programs, University of Maine scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $77,037 to $92,847 over five years — a 21% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Maine

University of Maine has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 8,341 in Orono, ME.

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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 Maine?

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 $693,712 in decade earnings vs $858,529 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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