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Electrical Engineering at University at Buffalo

Electrical Engineering at University at Buffalo

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University at Buffalo. Get started with the following essential facts.

University at Buffalo is in Buffalo, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 137 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University at Buffalo.

Online & Distance Learning at University at Buffalo

Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University at Buffalo

Rankings can help you compare University at Buffalo’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #8 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) New York #10 of 21
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #27 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #120 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #205 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #8 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) New York #10 of 21
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #27 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #120 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #205 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University at Buffalo

Graduates of University at Buffalo’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 University at Buffalo
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $67,511
2 years $64,178
3 years $71,530
4 years $83,785
5 years $91,292

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median of $83,785, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University at Buffalo

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo comes in at $23,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University at Buffalo, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University at Buffalo are 19% women (26) and 81% men (111).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 79 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 18% were women (14) and 82% were men (65).

University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 35
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 8
Asian 12
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 8
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University at Buffalo

Minority students account for 38% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 48 master’s electrical engineering graduates at University at Buffalo, 21% were women (10) and 79% were men (38).

University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 8
International (Nonresident) 23
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University at Buffalo

Minority students account for 21% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 10 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

University at Buffalo gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University at Buffalo

*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 University at Buffalo

The Electrical Engineering program at University at Buffalo includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 137

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at University at Buffalo pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

References

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