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Electrical Engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University of Alaska Fairbanks. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Alaska Fairbanks is located in Fairbanks, AK.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Studying Online at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Many students take online classes at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Among 6,893 students, 3,040 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,069 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Alaska Fairbanks

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alaska	#1 of 2
Best Value	Alaska	#1 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#11 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#37 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#39 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#194 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks

Students who complete University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,593

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Of the 10 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 30% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Among the 3 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 33% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks, above 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 University of Alaska Fairbanks

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Alaska Fairbanks breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	13

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of Alaska Fairbanks 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.