Electrical Engineering at University of Kansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 electrical engineering degrees were granted at University of Kansas.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #90 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 309 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #90 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 309 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Kansas
Students who complete University of Kansas’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $78,614 |
| 4 years | $86,763 |
| 5 years | $98,959 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Kansas earn a median of $86,763, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Kansas is $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Kansas are 17% women (13) and 83% men (62).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 28 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 21% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 7 master’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Kansas, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, above the national average of 20%.*
Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Kansas
Among the 6 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of Kansas, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
*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 Kansas
This Electrical Engineering program at University of Kansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 75 |
Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at University of Kansas go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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.