Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Certificates
There are 428 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% 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 (this page) | 179 |
| Associate’s Degree | 273 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,969 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,102 |
Earnings of Electrical Engineering Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering of $94,702 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 92.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 165 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Electrical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 50.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 27.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Electrical Engineering Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 464 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Electrical Engineering students seeking a undergraduate certificate is University of California-Berkeley. This school awarded 728 undergraduate certificates 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.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 606 undergraduate certificates 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 577 people received their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 556 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 489 people received their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 410 undergraduate certificates 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 Southern California is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 367 undergraduate certificates in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 312 undergraduate certificates in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. This school awarded 285 undergraduate certificates 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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Electrical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Electrical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 262 undergraduate certificates in Electrical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Electrical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Electrical Engineering Concentrations
| 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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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