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Electrical Engineering at Oregon State University

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

Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 175 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at Oregon State University.

Online Class Availability at Oregon State University

Many students take online classes at Oregon State University. Among 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Oregon State University

Use these rankings to compare Oregon State University’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 4
Best Value	Oregon	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#24 of 47
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#40 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#87 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#181 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 4
Best Value	Oregon	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#24 of 47
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#40 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#87 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#181 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Oregon State University

Students who complete Oregon State University’s Electrical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,654
2 years	$73,035
3 years	$83,827
4 years	$96,536
5 years	$105,331

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from Oregon State University report median earnings of $96,536, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Oregon State University comes in at $24,167.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at Oregon State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Oregon State University are 13% women (22) and 87% men (153).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University

Of the 132 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Oregon State University, 13% were women (17) and 87% were men (115).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	71
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	2
Asian	14
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	16
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Oregon State University

Among the 30 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 7% were women (2) and 93% were men (28).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	20

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Oregon State University

Among the 13 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Oregon State University, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	9

*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 Oregon State University

This Electrical Engineering program at Oregon State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	175

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Oregon State 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.