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Electrical Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia

Electrical Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Missouri-Columbia sits in Columbia, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 58 electrical engineering degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia

Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 5
Best Value Missouri #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #4 of 19
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #12 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #64 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #183 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 5
Best Value Missouri #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #4 of 19
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #12 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #64 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #183 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Those who finish University of Missouri-Columbia’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Electrical Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $72,907
2 years $67,101
3 years $78,960
4 years $87,394
5 years $95,739

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $87,394, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia is $22,499.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 14% women (8) and 86% men (50).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Of the 45 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 13% were women (6) and 87% were men (39).

University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 35
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 4
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Of the 5 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Of the 6 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

*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 Missouri-Columbia

This Electrical Engineering program at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 58

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of Missouri-Columbia 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

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