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Electrical Engineering at Saint Cloud State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Saint Cloud State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Saint Cloud State University is in Saint Cloud, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Saint Cloud State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Saint Cloud State University

Many students take online classes at Saint Cloud State University. Of 10,732 students, 2,126 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,789 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Saint Cloud State University

Rankings can help you compare Saint Cloud State University’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#4 of 5
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#18 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#130 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#262 of 310

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#4 of 5
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#18 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#130 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#262 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Saint Cloud State University

Graduates of Saint Cloud State University’s Electrical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,563
2 years	$70,009
3 years	$81,117
4 years	$83,539
5 years	$99,535

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Saint Cloud State University report median earnings of $83,539, compared with $58,906 for all Saint Cloud State University graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Saint Cloud State University is $30,088.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at Saint Cloud State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Saint Cloud State University are 8% women (2) and 92% men (23).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Among the 18 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Saint Cloud State University, 11% were women (2) and 89% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 11% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Of the 7 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Saint Cloud State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*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 Saint Cloud State University

The Electrical Engineering program at Saint Cloud State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	25

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Saint Cloud State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.