---

Electrical Engineering at University of Connecticut

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University of Connecticut. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Connecticut sits in Storrs, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 70 electrical engineering degrees were granted at University of Connecticut.

Online Class Availability at University of Connecticut

Online coursework is an option at University of Connecticut. Among 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Connecticut

Rankings can help you compare University of Connecticut’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#2 of 4
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#9 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#77 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#223 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#2 of 4
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#9 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#77 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#223 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Connecticut

Those who finish University of Connecticut’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	$72,181
2 years	$70,917
3 years	$75,588
4 years	$87,623
5 years	$99,424

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut report median earnings of $87,623, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Connecticut, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Connecticut are 13% women (9) and 87% men (61).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 43 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 12% were women (5) and 88% were men (38).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	8
Asian	7
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 40% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 7 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	4

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 18 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of Connecticut, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	16

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Connecticut, below 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 Connecticut

This Electrical Engineering program at University of Connecticut breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	69
Other Electrical Engineering	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of Connecticut go on to a range of careers. Here 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.