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Electrical Engineering at University of Louisville

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University of Louisville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Louisville is in Louisville, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 47 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Louisville.

Studying Online at University of Louisville

Many students take online classes at University of Louisville. Among 23,065 students, 4,555 (20%) studied exclusively online and 9,040 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Louisville

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Louisville’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#3 of 4
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#36 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#154 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#166 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#3 of 4
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#36 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#154 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#166 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Louisville

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$74,301
2 years	$72,774
3 years	$79,102
4 years	$90,888
5 years	$105,488

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Louisville earn a median of $90,888, compared with $66,322 for all University of Louisville graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Louisville stands at $13,311.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Louisville, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Louisville are 11% women (5) and 89% men (42).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Louisville

Of the 27 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 15% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Louisville, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Louisville

Of the 15 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

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

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Louisville

Of the 5 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Louisville, 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 Louisville

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Louisville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	47

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at University of Louisville go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, 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.