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Electrical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, take a look at what Virginia Commonwealth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Online Class Availability at Virginia Commonwealth University

Distance learning is available at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Use these rankings to compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#4 of 9
Best Value	Virginia	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#25 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#155 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#187 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University

Those who finish Virginia Commonwealth University’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	$70,920
2 years	$69,338
3 years	$82,210
4 years	$90,430
5 years	$99,480

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University report median earnings of $90,430, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University stands at $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 16% women (4) and 84% men (21).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 25 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 16% were women (4) and 84% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 32% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, 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 Virginia Commonwealth University

This Electrical Engineering program at Virginia Commonwealth University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	25

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at Virginia Commonwealth University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.