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Electrical Engineering at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,853/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 9.9x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #179 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	$897K	$855K	$717K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.4x	9.9x	8.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.4x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$86,096

Out-of-state: $159,560 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,296

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,250

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,649

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $76,853 track close to the $77,516 national median for Electrical Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

A 9.9x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 20% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,250 in median debt against $76,853 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #179 ranking among 262 Electrical Engineering programs places University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 26% earnings increase from $76,853 to $96,649 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

With a 50% acceptance rate, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 20,189 students in Pittsburgh, PA.

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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 does a 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

At 68/100, the score looks reasonable — but Electrical Engineering is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Electrical Engineering at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

The 56% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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