Doctor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering
Education Levels of EE Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,178 people earned their doctor's degree in ee. This makes it the 13th most popular doctor's 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 | 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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for ee majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in ee. About 81.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,765 |
| Women | 413 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ee doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 118 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 362 |
| International Students | 1,555 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 82 |
Most Popular EE Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 158 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in ee. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ee majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 91 people received their doctor's degree in ee from Georgia Tech. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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, 80 people received their doctor's degree in ee from Purdue. Of these students, 17% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in ee from Stanford. Of these students, 42% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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, 53 people received their doctor's degree in ee from UC Berkeley. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ee. 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, 49 people received their doctor's degree in ee from UIUC. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 48 people received their doctor's degree in ee from Ohio State. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in ee from USC. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ee. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in ee from MIT. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
North Carolina State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ee. 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, 46 people received their doctor's degree in ee from NC State. About 9% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. 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, 44 people received their doctor's degree in ee from ASU - Tempe. About 14% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 43 people received their doctor's degree in ee from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 20% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 43 people received their doctor's degree in ee from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 21% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ee. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in ee from UT Dallas. About 18% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in ee from UMCP. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ee. 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, 35 people received their doctor's degree in ee from UCLA. About 11% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ee. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in ee from Northeastern. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Duke University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ee. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in ee from Duke.
The 16th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 34 people received their doctor's degree in ee from UCF. Of these students, 18% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ee. 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, 33 people received their doctor's degree in ee from UCSD. About 10% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ee. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in ee from UF. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ee that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
| Materials Engineering | 772 |
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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