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Other Electrical Engineering

Types of Degrees Other Electrical Engineering Majors Are Earning

Those studying Other Electrical Engineering may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	241
Associate’s Degree	365
Bachelor’s Degree	82
Master’s Degree	1,030

What Other Electrical Engineering Majors Need to Know

Coursework for Other Electrical Engineering emphasize a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Other Electrical Engineering graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in Other Electrical Engineering emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Computers and Electronics — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 5.2 / 7.
• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 5.1 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Design — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Other Electrical Engineering program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.
• Repairing — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.
• Troubleshooting — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.

Abilities

Innate abilities most relevant to Other Electrical Engineering careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Written Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Inductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Near Vision — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Other Electrical Engineering graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.2 / 7
Getting Information	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0 / 7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	3.9 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.9 / 7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.9 / 7
Processing Information	3.8 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Other Electrical Engineering professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
BSVC	Analytical or scientific software	—
Verilog	Development environment software	—
National Instruments LabVIEW	Development environment software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Microsoft Visual Basic	Development environment software	—
FileMaker Pro	Data base user interface and query software	—
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	—
Vector Software VectorCast	Program testing software	—
Eclipse IDE	Development environment software	—
Anadigm Designer2 EDA	Analytical or scientific software	—
OctTools	Analytical or scientific software	—
AVEVA InTouch HMI	Industrial control software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Other Electrical Engineering graduates include:

• Developmental Electronics Assembler
• Controls Technician
• Electronic Systems Technician (EST)
• Automation Maintenance Technician
• Research Electrician
• Electronics Technician
• Analysis Specialist
• Technologist
• Programmable Logic Controller Programmer (PLC Programmer)
• Low Voltage Technician
• Electrical Instrument Repairer
• Building Automation Technician (Building Automation Tech)
• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Distribution Engineering Technologist
• Electrification Adviser

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Electrical Engineering?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 92.6% of Other Electrical Engineering degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	129	7.4%
Men	1,621	92.6%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Electrical Engineering graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	1,207	69.0%
Asian	40	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	191	10.9%
Black or African American	156	8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.4%
Two or More Races	48	2.7%
Race Unknown	81	4.6%
International Students	14	0.8%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Electrical Engineering Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Other Electrical Engineering graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. These numbers tend to grow steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,062
4 years	$60,768
5 years	$67,536

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $67,536 — roughly 9% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Other Electrical Engineering Programs

Distance learning are documented by IPEDS for Other Electrical Engineering. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	2	1
Bachelor’s	2	0

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Other Electrical Engineering Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Other Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median of $60,768 four years after completion — roughly 60% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	15.03
Audio Engineering Technology/Technician	15.0307
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	15.0303
Integrated Circuit Design Technology/Technician	15.0306
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician	15.0304
Telecommunications Technology/Technician	15.0305
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician	15.0406
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	15.1201
Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician	15.1202
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	15.0000
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology/Technician	15.0616

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.