Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $70,366 track close to the $69,222 national median for Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Engineering programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Engineering's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.
At $24,375 in median debt against $70,366 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #34 of 47 Engineering programs, University of Missouri-Columbia falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.