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Electrical Engineering at Southern Methodist University

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Southern Methodist University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Methodist University sits in Dallas, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Southern Methodist University.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Methodist University

Distance learning is available at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Southern Methodist University

Use these rankings to compare Southern Methodist University’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#4 of 26
Best Value	Texas	#26 of 26
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#38 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#48 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#304 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#4 of 26
Best Value	Texas	#26 of 26
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#38 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#48 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#304 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Those who finish Southern Methodist University’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$54,713
4 years	$88,715
5 years	$95,549

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Southern Methodist University take home a median $88,715, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at Southern Methodist University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Southern Methodist University are 24% women (14) and 76% men (44).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Among the 12 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Southern Methodist University, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Among the 36 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Southern Methodist University, 28% were women (10) and 72% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	5
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 28% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Southern Methodist University

Of the 10 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Southern Methodist University, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Southern Methodist 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 Southern Methodist University

This Electrical Engineering program at Southern Methodist University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	28
Telecommunications Engineering	30

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. 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

• 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.