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Electrical Engineering in New Jersey

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Electrical Engineering Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 766 students earned their EE degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Electrical Engineering is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 442
Master’s Degree 249
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of EE majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 29.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.9%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in New Jersey

There are 17,350 people in the state and 752,410 people in the nation working in EE jobs.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, EE grads earn an average of $115,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,930.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

319 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. This public school has an average net price of $23,035. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $82,237 after graduation.

#4

Princeton University

Princeton
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. This private school has an average net price of $9,836. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

In their early career, TCNJ grads earn an average salary of $57,264. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $28,245. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at FDU. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,453 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,069.

Electrical Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Aerospace Engineers 14% $114,270
Electrical Engineers 12% $108,470
Engineering Professors 11% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720
Electronics Engineers 8% $113,030
Engineers 5% $116,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Mechanical Engineering 945
Civil Engineering 670
Biomedical Engineering 407
Chemical Engineering 394
Computer Engineering 350
Systems Engineering 287
General Engineering 252
Engineering Science 244

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View Nationwide Electrical Engineering Report

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