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Electrical Engineering at Auburn University

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, take a look at what Auburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 103 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Auburn University.

Studying Online at Auburn University

Many students take online classes at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Auburn University

These rankings give you a sense of how Auburn University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 6
Best Value	Alabama	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#55 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#83 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#237 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 6
Best Value	Alabama	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#55 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#83 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#237 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Auburn University

Students who complete Auburn University’s Electrical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$72,274
2 years	$65,753
3 years	$75,817
4 years	$83,801
5 years	$94,383

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from Auburn University earn a median of $83,801, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Auburn University stands at $25,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Auburn University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at Auburn University are 17% women (17) and 83% men (86).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University

Of the 66 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Auburn University, 11% were women (7) and 89% were men (59).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	46
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 24% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Auburn University

Of the 22 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Auburn University, 23% were women (5) and 77% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Auburn University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Auburn University, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Auburn University

Of the 12 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Auburn University, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Auburn University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Auburn University, higher than the national average of 11%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Auburn University

The Electrical Engineering program at Auburn University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	103

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Auburn University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Electrical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.