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Electrical Engineering at University of Arizona

Electrical Engineering at University of Arizona

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Arizona sits in Tucson, AZ.

During the most recent reporting year, 170 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Arizona.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona

Online coursework is an option at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Arizona

Rankings can help you compare University of Arizona’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #1 of 6
Best Value Arizona #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #5 of 39
Best Value Southwest (Region) #21 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #65 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #110 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #1 of 6
Best Value Arizona #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #5 of 39
Best Value Southwest (Region) #21 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #65 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #110 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Arizona

Students who complete University of Arizona’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Electrical Engineering at University of Arizona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $84,126
2 years $77,056
3 years $89,702
4 years $97,617
5 years $109,188

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Arizona report median earnings of $97,617, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Arizona

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Arizona stands at $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Arizona are 18% women (31) and 82% men (139).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 93 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 18% were women (17) and 82% were men (76).

University of Arizona 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 of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 40
Hispanic / Latino 24
Black / African American 2
Asian 4
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 17
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Arizona

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

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 64 master’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 22% were women (14) and 78% were men (50).

University of Arizona 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 of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 31
Hispanic / Latino 14
Asian 6
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 9
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Arizona

Minority students account for 34% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Arizona

Of the 13 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (13).

University of Arizona 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 of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Arizona

Minority students account for 15% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher 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 University of Arizona

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Other Electrical Engineering 170

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at University of Arizona pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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