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Electrical Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln sits in Lincoln, NE.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 65 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#137 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#156 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#137 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#156 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Those who finish University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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	$67,969
2 years	$70,680
3 years	$75,873
4 years	$86,880
5 years	$97,890

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $86,880, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands at $19,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 9% women (6) and 91% men (59).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 45 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 7% were women (3) and 93% were men (42).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 22% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 11 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 9% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 9 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, above 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 Nebraska-Lincoln

This Electrical Engineering program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	65

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.