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Electrical Engineering at Western Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Western Kentucky University

Use these rankings to compare Western Kentucky University’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#49 of 63
Best Value	Nationwide	#70 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#269 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Graduates of Western Kentucky University’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	$62,199
2 years	$70,009
3 years	$77,197
4 years	$83,980
5 years	$91,315

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Western Kentucky University report median earnings of $83,980, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 72% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at Western Kentucky University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (23).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Among the 23 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky 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 Western Kentucky University

This Electrical Engineering program at Western Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	23

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Western Kentucky 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.