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Electrical Engineering Schools in Virginia

604 EE students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Electrical Engineering is the 54th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 422
Master’s Degree 116
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 64
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of EE majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.8%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 22,950 people employed in jobs related to an EE degree, compared to 752,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in Virginia

In this state, EE grads earn an average of $118,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,930.

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There are 9 colleges in Virginia that offer EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
243 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 66% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. This public school has an average net price of $19,551.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. In their early career, University of Virginia grads earn an average salary of $64,712. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,490. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,487 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,746 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,698 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $60,651 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Electrical Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Electrical Engineers 12% $104,310
Aerospace Engineers 12% $127,160
Engineers 11% $122,940
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970
Electronics Engineers 9% $113,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Mechanical Engineering 947
General Engineering 647
Civil Engineering 616
Computer Engineering 533
Aeronautical Engineering 272
Biomedical Engineering 269
Industrial Engineering 265
Chemical Engineering 231

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