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Electrical Engineering at Princeton University

Electrical Engineering at Princeton University

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Princeton University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Princeton University sits in Princeton, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 128 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Princeton University.

Online & Distance Learning at Princeton University

Princeton University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Princeton University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 6
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #12 of 53
Best Value Nationwide #14 of 309
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #49 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 6
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #12 of 53
Best Value Nationwide #14 of 309
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #49 of 310

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Princeton University are 25% women (32) and 75% men (96).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Princeton University

Of the 47 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Princeton University, 43% were women (20) and 57% were men (27).

Princeton 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 Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 7
Asian 7
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at Princeton University

Minority students account for 43% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Princeton University, above the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Princeton University

Among the 53 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Princeton University, 15% were women (8) and 85% were men (45).

Princeton 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 Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 8
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 33
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at Princeton University

Minority students account for 30% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Princeton University, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Princeton University

Among the 28 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Princeton University, 14% were women (4) and 86% were men (24).

Princeton 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 Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 16
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at Princeton University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Princeton 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 Princeton University

This Electrical Engineering program at Princeton University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 128

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at Princeton University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

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