Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 428 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 70.6% of Electrical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 26,760 people earned theirElectrical 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 | 273 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,969 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 2,102 |
Earnings of Electrical Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Electrical Engineering of $94,702 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Electrical Engineering students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 80.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,702 |
| Women | 401 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Electrical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 336 | 16.0% |
| Asian | 128 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 1.1% |
| Race Unknown | 61 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 1,485 | 70.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 70.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Electrical Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 464 colleges that offer a doctor’s 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 728 people received their doctor's 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.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 606 doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 577 doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 556 doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 489 people received their doctor's 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their doctor's 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 410 doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 388 doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their doctor's 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 359 doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 351 doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 312 doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 308 doctor's 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their doctor's 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Electrical Engineering Concentrations
| 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 doctor’s 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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