Electrical Engineering at Michigan Technological University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Michigan Technological University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan Technological University is in Houghton, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 83 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Michigan Technological University.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Michigan Technological University
Many students take online classes at Michigan Technological University. Of 7,403 students, 352 (5%) studied exclusively online and 490 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at Michigan Technological University
Use these rankings to compare Michigan Technological University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 309 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 310 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 309 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 310 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Michigan Technological University
Students who complete Michigan Technological 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 | $72,168 |
| 2 years | $75,989 |
| 3 years | $82,365 |
| 4 years | $89,146 |
| 5 years | $100,811 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from Michigan Technological University earn a median of $89,146, compared with $80,904 for all Michigan Technological University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Michigan Technological University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at Michigan Technological University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Michigan Technological University are 20% women (17) and 80% men (66).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Michigan Technological University
Of the 78 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Michigan Technological University, 21% were women (16) and 79% were men (62).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan Technological University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 68 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan Technological University, below the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Michigan Technological University
Among the 1 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Michigan Technological University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Michigan Technological University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Michigan Technological University
Of the 4 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Michigan Technological University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Michigan Technological University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*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 Technological University
The Electrical Engineering program at Michigan Technological University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 83 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at Michigan Technological University go on to a range of careers. 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.