Bachelor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering
Education Levels of EE Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,613 people earned their bachelor's degree in ee. This earns it the #31 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ee at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,613 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,192 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,178 |
| Basic Certificate | 257 |
| Associate Degree | 244 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 172 |
| Graduate Certificate | 153 |
Earnings of EE Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in ee is $77,687. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $73,492 and the high is $81,209.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in ee is $28,750. 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, $34,640 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,908.
The median monthly payment of a ee graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $342.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in ee. About 84.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,126 |
| Women | 2,487 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ee bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,520 |
| Black or African American | 805 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,303 |
| White | 7,109 |
| International Students | 1,745 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,131 |
Most Popular EE Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 386 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in ee. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Berkeley tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 516 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from UC Berkeley. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ee at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 77,687.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from UT Austin. About 19% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ee at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 77,687.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ee. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 17% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ee at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 77,687.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from FIU. About 19% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ee at Florida International University make a median salary of 77,687.
The 5th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from Texas A&M College Station. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ee at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 77,687.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from UIUC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ee at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 77,687.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ee. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 18% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - New Brunswick ee graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,687.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ee. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from ASU - Tempe. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Arizona State University - Tempe ee graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,687.
The 9th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from UW Seattle. Of these students, 15% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus ee graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,687.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ee. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from Purdue. Of these students, 20% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,687.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ee. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from Ohio State. Of these students, 13% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,687.
The 12th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from NC State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ee at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 77,687.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from UCSD. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. University of California - San Diego ee graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,687.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 15% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ee graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,687.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ee. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from Carnegie Mellon. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Carnegie Mellon University ee graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,687.
The 16th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from UCF. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. University of Central Florida ee graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,687.
The 17th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State Polytechnic University - Pomona. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from Cal Poly Pomona. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Data shows that Cal Poly Pomona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,687.
Virginia Tech comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ee. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 9% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Virginia Tech ee graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,687.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ee. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from CSULB. Of these students, 11% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CSULB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,687.
The 20th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in ee from UCLA. About 16% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles ee graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,687.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ee that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 8,820 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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