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Other Electrical Engineering

Types of Degrees Other Electrical Engineering Majors Are Earning

Those studying Other Electrical Engineering may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Associate’s Degree	10
Bachelor’s Degree	112
Master’s Degree	294
Doctor’s Degree	18

What Other Electrical Engineering Majors Need to Know

Studies in Other Electrical Engineering emphasize a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Other Electrical Engineering graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in Other Electrical Engineering emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.7 / 5; level 6.0 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.5 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.5 / 7.
• Design — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Other Electrical Engineering program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Speaking — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.

Abilities

Innate abilities most relevant to Other Electrical Engineering careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Speech Clarity — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Other Electrical Engineering graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.4 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.4 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.4 / 7
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Processing Information	4.3 / 7
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Training and Teaching Others	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Other Electrical Engineering professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Python	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management	Project management software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Oracle Java	Object or component oriented development software	—
Computer aided design CAD software	Computer aided design CAD software	—
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	✓
C++	Object or component oriented development software	✓

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Other Electrical Engineering graduates include:

• Adjunct Professor
• Adjunct Instructor
• Chemical Engineering Teacher
• Lecturer
• Motion and Time Study Teacher
• Mechanical Drawing Teacher
• Engineering Faculty Member
• Mechanical Engineering Lecturer
• Ship Design Teacher
• Engineering Fundamentals Instructor
• Aeronautics Teacher
• Electrical Engineering Lecturer
• Associate Professor
• Surveying Teacher
• Circuits and Robotics Instructor

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Other Electrical Engineering graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Doctoral degree	34.6%
Bachelor’s degree	26.4%
Master’s degree	11.4%
Post-master’s certificate	11.1%
Post-doctoral training	10.4%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	2.9%
First professional degree	1.0%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	0.9%
Postsecondary certificate	0.9%
High school diploma or equivalent	0.5%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Electrical Engineering?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 79.5% of Other Electrical Engineering degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	89	20.5%
Men	345	79.5%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Electrical Engineering graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	125	28.8%
Asian	28	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	48	11.1%
Black or African American	12	2.8%
Two or More Races	15	3.5%
Race Unknown	12	2.8%
International Students	194	44.7%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Electrical Engineering Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Other Electrical Engineering graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$82,923
4 years	$94,702
5 years	$107,414

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $107,414 — roughly 30% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Other Electrical Engineering Programs

Online study is tracked by IPEDS for Other Electrical Engineering. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	1	0
Master’s	2	1

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Other Electrical Engineering Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Other Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median of $94,702 four years after completion — roughly 149% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	14.10
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	14.1001
Laser and Optical Engineering	14.1003
Telecommunications Engineering	14.1004
Electrical and Computer Engineering	14.4701
Electromechanical Engineering	14.4101
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General	14.0201
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other	14.0299
Agricultural Engineering	14.0301
Architectural Engineering	14.0401
Astronautical Engineering	14.0202
Biochemical Engineering	14.4301

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.