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Electrical Engineering at Valparaiso University

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Valparaiso University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Valparaiso University is in Valparaiso, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at Valparaiso University.

Online & Distance Learning at Valparaiso University

Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) studied exclusively online and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Valparaiso University

These rankings give you a sense of how Valparaiso University’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#7 of 9
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#32 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#40 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#232 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#261 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Valparaiso University

Graduates of Valparaiso 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	$70,690
2 years	$74,576
3 years	$73,522
4 years	$83,272
5 years	$87,180

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University report median earnings of $83,272, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at Valparaiso University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at Valparaiso University are 20% women (2) and 80% men (8).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Of the 10 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Valparaiso University, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, 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 Valparaiso University

The Electrical Engineering program at Valparaiso University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	10

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Valparaiso University 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.