Electrical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is in Atlanta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 606 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Among 53,363 students, 25,257 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,292 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 63 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 309 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 63 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 309 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Those who finish Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $88,744 |
| 2 years | $95,262 |
| 3 years | $100,992 |
| 4 years | $116,949 |
| 5 years | $116,606 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus take home a median $116,949, compared with $119,759 for all Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus are 21% women (126) and 79% men (480).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 151 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 17% were women (25) and 83% were men (126).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 59 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 41 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 372 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 22% were women (83) and 78% were men (289).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 49 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 228 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 20%.*
Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 83 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 22% were women (18) and 78% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 57 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 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 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
The Electrical Engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 606 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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.
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