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Electrical Engineering at University of Georgia

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, take a look at what University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 electrical engineering degrees were granted at University of Georgia.

Studying Online at University of Georgia

Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Georgia

Rankings can help you compare University of Georgia’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#2 of 5
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 63
Best Value	Nationwide	#77 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#98 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Georgia

Those who finish University of Georgia’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,861

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Georgia is $23,963.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Georgia, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Georgia are 16% women (6) and 84% men (31).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia

Of the 37 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 16% were women (6) and 84% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 30% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, lower than 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 Georgia

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Georgia breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	37

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at University of Georgia work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, 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.