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Electrical Engineering at Florida International University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Florida International University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Florida International University is in Miami, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 194 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Florida International University.

Online Class Availability at Florida International University

Many students take online classes at Florida International University. Among 54,723 students, 13,818 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,023 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Florida International University

Use these rankings to compare Florida International University’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 63
Best Value	Florida	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#5 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#19 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#21 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#139 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 63
Best Value	Florida	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#5 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#19 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#21 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#139 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Florida International University

Graduates of Florida International University’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$69,900
2 years	$68,798
3 years	$72,034
4 years	$90,073
5 years	$99,443

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from Florida International University take home a median $90,073, compared with $60,144 for all Florida International University graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Florida International University comes in at $19,600.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Florida International University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Florida International University are 12% women (24) and 88% men (170).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Florida International University

Among the 147 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Florida International University, 14% were women (20) and 86% were men (127).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	57
Black / African American	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	62
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 44% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida International University, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Florida International University

Among the 31 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Florida International University, 10% were women (3) and 90% were men (28).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	16

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Florida International University, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Florida International University

Of the 16 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Florida International University, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	14

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Florida International 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 International University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	189
Telecommunications Engineering	5

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at Florida International University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, 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.