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Electrical Engineering in Pennsylvania

Electrical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 27,260 people in the state and 827,880 people in the nation working in EE jobs.

Electrical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

EE grads earn an average of $129,318 in the state and $141,191 nationwide.

Electrical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer EE degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,711 after earning their degree at this institution. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,468 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 29% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Electrical Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Nanosystems Engineers $50,152
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $59,756
Computer Hardware Engineers $63,909
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists $52,230
Robotics Engineers $72,925

Below are some popular majors that are similar to EE.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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View Nationwide Electrical Engineering Report

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