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Electrical Engineering at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, NV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Studying Online at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Many students take online classes at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Of 32,911 students, 3,840 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,321 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#44 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#45 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#236 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#44 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#45 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#236 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Students who complete University of Nevada-Las Vegas’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	$67,725
2 years	$70,296
3 years	$78,028
4 years	$85,293
5 years	$98,502

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas take home a median $85,293, compared with $60,972 for all University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are 15% women (5) and 85% men (28).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Among the 27 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 15% were women (4) and 85% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	19
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Among the 4 master’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Among the 2 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 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 Nevada-Las Vegas

This Electrical Engineering program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	33

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

• 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.