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Electrical Engineering at University of West Florida

Electrical Engineering at University of West Florida

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of West Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at University of West Florida.

Studying Online at University of West Florida

Many students take online classes at University of West Florida. Of 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) studied exclusively online and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of West Florida

Use these rankings to compare University of West Florida’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Florida #4 of 14
Best Value Southeast (Region) #4 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #9 of 14
Best Value Nationwide #32 of 309
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #36 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #233 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of West Florida

Students who complete University of West Florida’s Electrical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Electrical Engineering at University of West Florida
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,119
2 years $61,172
3 years $71,579
4 years $78,949
5 years $92,915

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of West Florida earn a median of $78,949, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of West Florida

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of West Florida comes in at $17,978.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at University of West Florida, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of West Florida are 12% women (3) and 88% men (22).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of West Florida

Among the 25 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of West Florida, 12% were women (3) and 88% were men (22).

University of West Florida gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of West Florida

Minority students account for 16% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, 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 University of West Florida

This Electrical Engineering program at University of West Florida includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 25

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at University of West Florida work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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