Electrical Engineering Associate Degrees
There are 428 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Electrical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.6% of Electrical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 26,760 degrees were awarded toElectrical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Electrical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 179 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 273 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,969 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,102 |
Earnings of Electrical Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Electrical Engineering of $94,702 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,923 |
| 4 years | $94,702 |
| 5 years | $107,414 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Electrical Engineering majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Electrical Engineering. About 88.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 242 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Electrical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 21 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 | 26.4% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 13.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 22 | 8.1% |
| International Students | 7 | 2.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Electrical Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 464 colleges that offer a associate degree in Electrical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Berkeley tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 728 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 606 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 577 people received their associate degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 556 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 489 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 431 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their associate degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 410 people received their associate degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 398 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 388 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their associate degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 367 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their associate degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 351 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 317 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 312 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their associate degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 285 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their associate degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 262 associate degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Electrical Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25,975 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 434 |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 194 |
| Laser and Optical Engineering | 157 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Electrical Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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