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Electrical Engineering at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, take a look at what Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico sits in Hato Rey, PR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.

Online Class Availability at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

Many students take online classes at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. Of 4,223 students, 448 (11%) studied exclusively online and 848 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

Those who finish Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$40,467
3 years	$52,280
4 years	$64,548
5 years	$74,436

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico earn a median of $64,548, compared with $56,215 for all Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico are 8% women (4) and 92% men (45).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

Among the 37 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, 5% were women (2) and 95% were men (35).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	36
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 97% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

Among the 12 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, 17% were women (2) and 83% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	12

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, 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 Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

This Electrical Engineering program at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	49

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

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.