Electrical Engineering at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
70 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
72
Optimistic
70
Base Case
67
Pessimistic
Earnings $74,197/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)
ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (10.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #173 of 262 Electrical programs

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 $834K $799K $679K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.6x 13.9x 11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 10.6x 10.1x 8.6x
Probability of Field Employment 78% 70% 48%
DegreeOutlook Score 72 70 67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$57,272
Out-of-state: $79,048 (10.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$73,856
-29% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,382
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$89,756
21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $74,197/yr, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth land near the $77,516 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.9x 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 — 56% task exposure — and the 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $24,382 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #173 out of 262 programs, University of Minnesota-Duluth's financial outcomes for Electrical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $74,197 to $89,756 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Minnesota-Duluth

With 82% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Duluth prioritizes broad access, serving 7,475 students in Duluth, MN.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Minnesota-Duluth's Electrical Engineering program score?
A score of 70/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Minnesota-Duluth trails the majority of Electrical Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Electrical Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Electrical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →