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Electrical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts

1,254 students earned EE degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Electrical Engineering is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 572
Master’s Degree 543
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 113
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 113
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 113
Associate Degree 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 38.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 36.2%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in Massachusetts

25,140 people in the state and 752,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to EE.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in Massachusetts

EE grads earn an average of $119,700 in the state and $107,930 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at WPI. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $112,623 after earning their degree at this institution.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,395. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $58,876 after graduation.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,038.

#7

Tufts University

Medford
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 44% of students receive it. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,494.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,389 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $64,328 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,274 a year.

Electrical Engineering Careers in MA

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 19% $130,020
Electrical Engineers 9% $113,270
Electronics Engineers 9% $116,580
Aerospace Engineers 5% $119,010
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $149,740
Engineers 4% $106,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Mechanical Engineering 2,089
Computer Engineering 1,392
Biomedical Engineering 775
Civil Engineering 720
General Engineering 632
Chemical Engineering 537
Other Engineering 430
Systems Engineering 378

View all majors related to Electrical Engineering

View Nationwide Electrical Engineering Report

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