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Mechanical Engineering at University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,220/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 4.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #257 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$856K	$817K	$700K
Earnings Multiple	4.4x	4.2x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$194,408

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,712

51% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,764

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$90,509

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Tulsa's Mechanical Engineering program produces graduates earning $70,220/yr — within striking distance of the $70,527 national average for this field.

The 4.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 53% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $16,764 in median debt clears quickly against $70,220 in annual earnings.

At #257 out of 320 programs, University of Tulsa's financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $70,220 to $90,509 shows 29% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Tulsa

University of Tulsa's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 2,447 students in Tulsa, OK. The average net cost of $94,712 over four years represents a 51% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Tulsa's Mechanical Engineering program score?

A score of 60/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Tulsa trails the majority of Mechanical Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Mechanical Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Mechanical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

How affordable is Mechanical Engineering at University of Tulsa after financial aid?

Sticker price is $194,408, but the average net cost is $94,712 — a 51% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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