Electrical Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is offered at 428 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 58.2% of Electrical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 26,760 students 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 (this page) | 9,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,102 |
Earnings of Electrical Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Electrical Engineering majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering. About 77.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,795 |
| Women | 1,971 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Electrical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,762 | 20.1% |
| Asian | 878 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 500 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 171 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 173 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 5,104 | 58.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 58.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Electrical Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 464 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 728 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 606 people received their master's degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 577 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 556 people received their master'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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 489 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 425 master'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.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 410 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 398 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 388 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 384 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 367 master'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their master's degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 351 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 317 master'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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their master'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.
Northeastern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their master'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 285 master's degrees in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their master's degree in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 262 master'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.
Electrical Engineering Majors to Study
| 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 master’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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