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Electrical Engineering at Northeastern University

Electrical Engineering at Northeastern University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northeastern University sits in Boston, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 308 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at Northeastern University.

Studying Online at Northeastern University

Many students take online classes at Northeastern University. Among 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Northeastern University

Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #3 of 21
Best Value Massachusetts #10 of 13
Best Value New England (Region) #17 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #46 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #275 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #3 of 21
Best Value Massachusetts #10 of 13
Best Value New England (Region) #17 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #46 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #275 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Northeastern University

Students who complete Northeastern University’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Electrical Engineering at Northeastern University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $99,562
2 years $90,759
3 years $87,184
4 years $95,290
5 years $103,304

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from Northeastern University report median earnings of $95,290, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Northeastern University stands at $24,835.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at Northeastern University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at Northeastern University are 23% women (71) and 77% men (237).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University

Among the 88 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 25% were women (22) and 75% were men (66).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 48
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 5
Asian 16
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at Northeastern University

Minority students account for 36% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Northeastern University

Among the 195 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Northeastern University, 22% were women (43) and 78% were men (152).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 30
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 3
Asian 14
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 142
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at Northeastern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Northeastern University

Among the 25 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Northeastern University, 24% were women (6) and 76% were men (19).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 18
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at Northeastern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern 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 Northeastern University

The Electrical Engineering program at Northeastern University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 308

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Northeastern University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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

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