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Electrical Engineering at San Diego State University

Electrical Engineering at San Diego State University

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

San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 137 electrical engineering degrees were granted at San Diego State University.

Studying Online at San Diego State University

Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Of 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at San Diego State University

Rankings can help you compare San Diego State University’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #16 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #18 of 47
Best Value California #23 of 30
Best Value Far Western (Region) #35 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #57 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #112 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from San Diego State University

Students who complete San Diego State 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 San Diego State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $72,385
2 years $69,757
3 years $78,880
4 years $90,947
5 years $100,171

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from San Diego State University report median earnings of $90,947, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at San Diego State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from San Diego State University is $18,165.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at San Diego State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at San Diego State University are 17% women (23) and 83% men (114).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at San Diego State University

Of the 101 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 13% were women (13) and 87% were men (88).

San Diego State 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 San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 36
Hispanic / Latino 35
Black / African American 4
Asian 13
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at San Diego State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at San Diego State University

Of the 36 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 28% were women (10) and 72% were men (26).

San Diego State 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 San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 4
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 24
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at San Diego State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*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 San Diego State University

This Electrical Engineering program at San Diego State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 137

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at San Diego State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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

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