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Electrical Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Electrical Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 134 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #6 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #6 of 21
Best Value Massachusetts #6 of 13
Best Value New England (Region) #11 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #60 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #235 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #6 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #6 of 21
Best Value Massachusetts #6 of 13
Best Value New England (Region) #11 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #60 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #235 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Electrical Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $86,758
2 years $69,338
3 years $76,636
4 years $96,212
5 years $99,215

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $96,212, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 13% women (18) and 87% men (116).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 56 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 7% were women (4) and 93% were men (52).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 8
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 62 master’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 16% were women (10) and 84% were men (52).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 51
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 15 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 12
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 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 Massachusetts-Amherst

This Electrical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 133
Other Electrical Engineering 1

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

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