Electrical Engineering Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering is offered at 419 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 29.5% of Electrical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 25,975 degrees were awarded toElectrical 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 | 263 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,769 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,704 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,060 |
Earnings of Electrical Engineering Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering of $94,702 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. About 78.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 75 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Electrical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 43.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.1% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 9.5% |
| International Students | 28 | 29.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 29.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Electrical Engineering Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 452 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Electrical Engineering students seeking a graduate certificate is University of California-Berkeley. This school awarded 728 graduate certificates 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.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 606 people received their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 577 graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 556 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 488 graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to 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 graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 431 graduate certificates 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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 406 people received their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 397 graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 384 graduate certificates 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 367 graduate certificates 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 359 graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 351 graduate certificates 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 317 graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 312 graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 308 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their graduate certificate 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-San Diego comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 283 graduate certificates 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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their graduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Electrical Engineering that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 434 |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 194 |
| Laser and Optical Engineering | 157 |
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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