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Electrical Engineering at University of Rochester

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, take a look at what University of Rochester. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 109 electrical engineering degrees were granted at University of Rochester.

Online Class Availability at University of Rochester

Many students take online classes at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Rochester

Rankings can help you compare University of Rochester’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 53
Best Value	New York	#14 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 310
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#258 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 53
Best Value	New York	#14 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 310
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#258 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Rochester

Those who finish University of Rochester’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	$67,134
2 years	$73,321
3 years	$87,028
4 years	$103,652
5 years	$108,714

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester report median earnings of $103,652, compared with $78,550 for all University of Rochester graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester is $18,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Rochester are 27% women (29) and 73% men (80).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Rochester

Among the 63 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Rochester, 27% were women (17) and 73% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	12
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	17
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Rochester

Among the 31 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 26% were women (8) and 74% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	19

Minority students account for 13% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Rochester

Of the 15 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of Rochester, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower than 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 Rochester

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Rochester breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	69
Optical Engineering	40

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of Rochester work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

• 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.