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Electrical Engineering at University of Memphis

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, take a look at what University of Memphis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Memphis sits in Memphis, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 electrical engineering degrees were granted at University of Memphis.

Online Class Availability at University of Memphis

Distance learning is available at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Memphis

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#4 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#25 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 63
Best Value	Nationwide	#103 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#243 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Memphis

Those who finish University of Memphis’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	$64,138
2 years	$63,749
3 years	$68,655
4 years	$79,126
5 years	$84,827

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $79,126, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Memphis is $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Memphis, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Memphis are 18% women (8) and 82% men (37).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis

Of the 19 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 16% were women (3) and 84% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 47% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Memphis

Of the 26 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 19% were women (5) and 81% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	23

*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 Memphis

This Electrical Engineering program at University of Memphis offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	45

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at University of Memphis pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.