Electrical Engineering at Eastern Illinois University
If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University is in Charleston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Eastern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Of the 7 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, below the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Eastern Illinois University
The Electrical Engineering program at Eastern Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,969 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.