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Electrical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Johns Hopkins University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Johns Hopkins University is in Baltimore, MD.

During the most recent reporting year, 264 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University.

Online & Distance Learning at Johns Hopkins University

Many students take online classes at Johns Hopkins University. Of 30,210 students, 12,409 (41%) studied exclusively online and 4,719 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Johns Hopkins University

Rankings can help you compare Johns Hopkins University’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maryland	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 53
Best Value	Maryland	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 310
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#131 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maryland	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 53
Best Value	Maryland	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 310
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#131 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Johns Hopkins University

Graduates of Johns Hopkins 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	$101,186
2 years	$102,249
3 years	$113,392
4 years	$125,709
5 years	$134,839

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $125,709, compared with $98,753 for all Johns Hopkins University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Johns Hopkins University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Johns Hopkins University are 16% women (43) and 84% men (221).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Johns Hopkins University

Among the 19 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Johns Hopkins University, 32% were women (6) and 68% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University, above the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Johns Hopkins University

Of the 221 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Johns Hopkins University, 15% were women (34) and 85% were men (187).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	104
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	9
Asian	33
Two or More Races	12
International (Nonresident)	41
Unknown	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Johns Hopkins University

Among the 17 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Johns Hopkins University, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	14

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University, lower 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 Johns Hopkins University

The Electrical Engineering program at Johns Hopkins University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	264

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Johns Hopkins University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.