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Electrical Engineering at University of Rhode Island

Electrical Engineering at University of Rhode Island

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

University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 47 electrical engineering degrees were granted at University of Rhode Island.

Online Class Availability at University of Rhode Island

Online coursework is an option at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Rhode Island

Rankings can help you compare University of Rhode Island’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Rhode Island #1 of 1
Best Value Rhode Island #1 of 1
Best Value New England (Region) #7 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #12 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #143 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #195 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Rhode Island #1 of 1
Best Value Rhode Island #1 of 1
Best Value New England (Region) #7 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #12 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #143 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #195 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Those who finish University of Rhode Island’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 Rhode Island
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $71,134
2 years $72,693
3 years $78,528
4 years $91,722
5 years $96,673

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Rhode Island earn a median of $91,722, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Rhode Island

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Rhode Island is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island are 15% women (7) and 85% men (40).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 31 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island, 13% were women (4) and 87% were men (27).

University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 8
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Rhode Island

Minority students account for 35% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 11 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Rhode Island

Minority students account for 18% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, below the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 5 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Rhode Island

*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 Rhode Island

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Rhode Island includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 47

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at University of Rhode Island work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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