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Electrical Engineering Schools in Connecticut

241 students earned EE degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Electrical Engineering is the 51st most popular major out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in Connecticut

EE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 146
Master’s Degree 53
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a EE major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of EE majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.1%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in Connecticut

There are 9,880 people in the state and 752,410 people in the nation working in EE jobs.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, EE grads earn an average of $100,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,930.

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There are 7 colleges in Connecticut that offer EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. This public school has an average net price of $22,974.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,735. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,887 a year.

#3

University of Hartford

West Hartford
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,712. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $39,809 after graduation.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,056 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#6

Yale University

New Haven
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,633. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Electrical Engineering Careers in CT

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Aerospace Engineers 20% $100,170
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $140,460
Engineers 13% $99,640
Electrical Engineers 10% $94,960
Engineering Professors 8% $103,370
Electronics Engineers 3% $106,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to EE.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Mechanical Engineering 538
Computer Engineering 249
Civil Engineering 240
Biomedical Engineering 230
Industrial Engineering 104
Environmental Engineering 96
Chemical Engineering 94
Engineering Science 94

View all majors related to Electrical Engineering

View Nationwide Electrical Engineering Report

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