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Electrical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Florida Atlantic University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Florida Atlantic University sits in Boca Raton, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Florida Atlantic University.

Studying Online at Florida Atlantic University

Distance learning is available at Florida Atlantic University. Among 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Florida Atlantic University

Rankings can help you compare Florida Atlantic University’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 14
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#8 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#35 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#217 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 14
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#8 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#35 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#217 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Florida Atlantic University

Students who complete Florida Atlantic 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	$61,298
2 years	$63,600
3 years	$73,548
4 years	$85,244
5 years	$92,511

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Florida Atlantic University report median earnings of $85,244, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from Florida Atlantic University stands at $22,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at Florida Atlantic University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 20% women (10) and 80% men (40).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Florida Atlantic University

Among the 39 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 21% were women (8) and 79% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	13
Black / African American	7
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Florida Atlantic University

Among the 5 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Florida Atlantic University

Of the 5 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Florida Atlantic University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above 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 Florida Atlantic University

The Electrical Engineering program at Florida Atlantic University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	50

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Florida Atlantic University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.