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Electrical Engineering at University of Dayton

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, take a look at what University of Dayton. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Dayton is in Dayton, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 121 electrical engineering degrees were granted at University of Dayton.

Online Class Availability at University of Dayton

Many students take online classes at University of Dayton. Among 10,506 students, 729 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,896 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Dayton

Rankings can help you compare University of Dayton’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#4 of 13
Best Value	Ohio	#12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 46
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#42 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#271 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#4 of 13
Best Value	Ohio	#12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 46
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#42 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#271 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Dayton

Graduates of University of Dayton’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	$69,024
2 years	$75,101
3 years	$72,578
4 years	$87,086
5 years	$100,879

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Dayton report median earnings of $87,086, compared with $66,617 for all University of Dayton graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Dayton is $26,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Dayton, by degree type.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Dayton are 17% women (21) and 83% men (100).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Dayton

Of the 48 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Dayton, 12% were women (6) and 88% were men (42).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	4
International (Nonresident)	18

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Dayton, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Dayton

Among the 51 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Dayton, 18% were women (9) and 82% were men (42).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	31

Minority students account for 10% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Dayton, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Dayton

Of the 22 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of Dayton, 27% were women (6) and 73% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	15

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Dayton, lower 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 Dayton

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

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	109
Optical Engineering	12

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at University of Dayton pursue many career paths. 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.