Electrical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in Charlotte, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 100 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Of 31,091 students, 2,925 (9%) studied exclusively online and 13,639 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #119 of 309 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 310 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #119 of 309 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 310 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #119 of 309 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 310 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Students who complete University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,160 |
| 2 years | $63,898 |
| 3 years | $73,656 |
| 4 years | $80,010 |
| 5 years | $89,970 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn a median of $80,010, compared with $63,622 for all University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $24,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 17% women (17) and 83% men (83).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Of the 63 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 14% were women (9) and 86% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, below the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Among the 24 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 25% were women (6) and 75% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Among the 13 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, below the national average of 11%.*
*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 North Carolina at Charlotte
This Electrical Engineering program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 100 |
Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.
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