Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering
Education Levels of EE Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,192 people 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ee is $105,380. 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 $94,897 and the high is $113,553.
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 77.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,105 |
| Women | 2,087 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ee master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 834 |
| Black or African American | 202 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 494 |
| White | 1,902 |
| International Students | 5,456 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 304 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for ee students seekinga master'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, 508 people received their master's degree in ee from USC. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. University of Southern California ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 341 people received their master's degree in ee from Carnegie Mellon. About 26% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 105,380.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 334 people received their master's degree in ee from Georgia Tech. About 24% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in ee from UCSD. About 23% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 105,380.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 189 people received their master's degree in ee from UCLA. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 105,380.
The 5th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their master'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, 189 people received their master's degree in ee from ASU - Tempe. About 29% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 105,380.
The 7th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in ee from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 20% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Johns Hopkins University ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 176 people received their master's degree in ee from UIUC. About 15% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
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 $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, 175 people received their master's degree in ee from Northeastern. Of these students, 17% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at Northeastern University make a median salary of 105,380.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in ee from Columbia. Of these students, 22% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
University of Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 165 people received their master's degree in ee from UF. About 18% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at University of Florida make a median salary of 105,380.
The 12th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their master'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, 161 people received their master's degree in ee from UC Berkeley. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
North Carolina State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 160 people received their master's degree in ee from NC State. About 27% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
Stanford University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ee. 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, 155 people received their master's degree in ee from Stanford. About 46% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at Stanford University make a median salary of 105,380.
San Jose State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ee. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in ee from San Jose State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Data shows that San Jose State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in ee from UW Seattle. About 22% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ee. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in ee from Cornell. About 36% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Cornell University ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in ee from Ohio State. About 23% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University - Main Campus ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in ee from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 25% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 105,380.
Boston University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ee. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in ee from Boston U. Of these students, 24% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Boston University ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,671 |
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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