---

Electrical Engineering at University of California-Riverside

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, take a look at what University of California-Riverside. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Riverside is located in Riverside, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 124 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of California-Riverside.

Studying Online at University of California-Riverside

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Riverside. Among 26,384 students, 263 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of California-Riverside

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#15 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#18 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#21 of 47
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#23 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#63 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#82 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#15 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#18 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#21 of 47
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#23 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#63 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#82 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of California-Riverside

Graduates of University of California-Riverside’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	$66,399
2 years	$66,076
3 years	$80,825
4 years	$91,614
5 years	$102,568

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside take home a median $91,614, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 59% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside stands at $19,954.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside are 21% women (26) and 79% men (98).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Among the 62 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside, 18% were women (11) and 82% were men (51).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	2
Asian	24
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 43 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 28% were women (12) and 72% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	30
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 23% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of California-Riverside

Among the 19 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside, 16% were women (3) and 84% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	18

*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 California-Riverside

The Electrical Engineering program at University of California-Riverside includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	124

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at University of California-Riverside go on to a range of careers. Below 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.