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Electrical at University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $81,499/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 24.1x earnings multiple (12.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 262 Electrical programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Electrical graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$984K	$933K	$771K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	25.4x	24.1x	19.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.2x	12.5x	10.3x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	78	76	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,704

Out-of-state: $74,608 (12.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,568

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$106,281

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of South Alabama's Electrical graduates start at $81,499/yr — above the $77,516 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 24.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 22% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $22,500 in median debt clears quickly against $81,499 in annual earnings.

At #9 of 262 nationally, this is a top-5% Electrical program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $81,499 to $106,281 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of South Alabama

University of South Alabama's 65% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 8,540 students in Mobile, AL.

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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 at University of South Alabama?

This program scores 76/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Electrical nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Electrical careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $770,600 in decade earnings vs $983,904 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of South Alabama's Electrical program stand out?

Ranked #9 of 262 programs nationally, University of South Alabama lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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