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Electrical Engineering at University of Nevada-Reno

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University of Nevada-Reno. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Nevada-Reno sits in Reno, NV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 72 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno

Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#36 of 47
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#36 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#125 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#164 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#36 of 47
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#36 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#125 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#164 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Students who complete University of Nevada-Reno’s Electrical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,629
2 years	$67,324
3 years	$73,298
4 years	$84,156
5 years	$96,796

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Reno take home a median $84,156, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Reno comes in at $16,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 18% women (13) and 82% men (59).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 65 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 18% were women (12) and 82% were men (53).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	1
Asian	10
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	6
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 5 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 2 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

*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-Reno

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

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	72

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of Nevada-Reno pursue many career paths. 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

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.