Associate Degrees in Electrical Engineering
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Education Levels of EE Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 265 students earned their associate degree in EE. This makes it the 145th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in EE at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,320 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,658 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,179 |
| Associate Degree | 265 |
| Graduate Certificate | 184 |
| Basic Certificate | 161 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 77 |
Earnings of EE Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in EE is $32,837. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,837 and the high is $32,837.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in EE is $20,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,000.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in EE. About 89.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 236 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of EE associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 100 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular EE Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 52 colleges that offer an associate degree in EE. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
LaGuardia Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for EE majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to EE majors at LaGuardia. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
Southern Technical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in EE. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to EE majors at Southern Technical College. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
El Paso Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in EE. The EE program at El Paso Community College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Bunker Hill Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in EE. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in EE from BHCC. Of these students, 13% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montgomery County Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in EE. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in EE from Montco. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
College of Southern Maryland comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in EE. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. The EE program at College of Southern Maryland awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 8% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hostos Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in EE. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to EE majors at Hostos. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their associate degree is Everett Community College. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in EE from Everett Community College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in EE. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. The EE program at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 8% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their associate degree is Anne Arundel Community College. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in EE from AACC. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Holmes Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in EE. The EE program at Holmes Community College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Austin Community College District comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in EE. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to EE majors at Austin Community College District. About 11% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clark College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in EE. The EE program at Clark College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Salt Lake Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in EE. The EE program at Salt Lake Community College awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Tacoma Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in EE. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in EE from Tacoma Community College.
The 15th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their associate degree is Olympic College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in EE from OC. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bellevue College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in EE. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to EE majors at BC.
Chemeketa Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in EE. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in EE from Chemeketa Community College. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their associate degree is Collin County Community College District. Each year, around 35,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The EE program at Collin County Community College District awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Community College of Baltimore County is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in EE. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in EE from CCBC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to EE that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 4,756 |
| Engineering Science | 454 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 325 |
| Civil Engineering | 127 |
| Robotics Engineering | 97 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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