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Electrical Engineering at New York University

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at New York University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

New York University sits in New York, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 131 electrical engineering degrees were granted at New York University.

Online Class Availability at New York University

Online coursework is an option at New York University. Of 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) studied exclusively online and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at New York University

These rankings give you a sense of how New York University’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#4 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 53
Best Value	New York	#18 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#39 of 310
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#44 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#285 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#4 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 53
Best Value	New York	#18 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#39 of 310
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#44 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#285 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from New York University

Those who finish New York 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	$72,225
2 years	$81,530
3 years	$93,589
4 years	$112,251
5 years	$115,364

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from New York University report median earnings of $112,251, compared with $96,730 for all New York University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from New York University stands at $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at New York University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at New York University are 17% women (22) and 83% men (109).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at New York University

Of the 36 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at New York University, 17% were women (6) and 83% were men (30).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 50% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at New York University, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at New York University

Of the 61 master’s electrical engineering graduates at New York University, 18% were women (11) and 82% were men (50).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	45
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 18% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at New York University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at New York University

Of the 34 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at New York University, 15% were women (5) and 85% were men (29).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	31

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at New York 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 New York University

The Electrical Engineering program at New York University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	131

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at New York University work across a variety of fields. 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.