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Electrical Engineering at Michigan State University

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, take a look at what Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 157 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Michigan State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Michigan State University

Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Michigan State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 46
Best Value	Michigan	#10 of 12
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#29 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#31 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#190 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 46
Best Value	Michigan	#10 of 12
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#29 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#31 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#190 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Michigan State University

Graduates of Michigan State University’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	$71,673
2 years	$79,280
3 years	$83,811
4 years	$93,400
5 years	$107,211

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Michigan State University take home a median $93,400, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from Michigan State University stands at $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at Michigan State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Michigan State University are 14% women (22) and 86% men (135).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 108 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 18% were women (19) and 82% were men (89).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	66
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	13
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 21 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Michigan State University, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	9

Minority students account for 19% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Among the 22 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 23% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State 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 Michigan State University

The Electrical Engineering program at Michigan State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	157

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Michigan State 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.