Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering
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Education Levels of EE Majors
In 2020-2021, 8,658 earned their master's degree in EE. This makes it the 27th most popular master'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 | 17,320 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,658 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,179 |
| Associate Degree | 265 |
| Graduate Certificate | 184 |
| Basic Certificate | 161 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 77 |
Earnings of EE Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in EE is $94,709. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $85,654 and the high is $100,444.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for EE majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in EE. About 77.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,673 |
| Women | 1,985 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of EE master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 740 |
| Black or African American | 147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 330 |
| White | 1,842 |
| International Students | 5,294 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 305 |
Most Popular EE Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 244 colleges that offer a master’s degree in EE. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 508 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at USC. About 23% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 341 people received their master's degree in EE from Carnegie Mellon. About 28% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. 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 $14,570 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 334 people received their master's degree in EE from Georgia Tech. About 19% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 211 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at UCSD. About 21% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 189 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at UCLA. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 189 people received their master's degree in EE from ASU - Tempe. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The EE program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 180 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 18% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The EE program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 176 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 21% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 175 people received their master's degree in EE from Northeastern. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The EE program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 166 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 2020-2021 academic year, 165 people received their master's degree in EE from UF. Of these students, 25% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The EE program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 161 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 24% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at NC State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Stanford University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The EE program at Stanford University awarded 155 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 154 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at San Jose State. About 29% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The EE program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 150 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The EE program at Cornell University awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 28% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 people received their master's degree in EE from Ohio State. About 18% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The EE program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 102 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their master's degree in EE from Boston U. About 26% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to EE that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
| General Engineering | 2,969 |
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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