Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Electrical Engineering at University of South Alabama

Electrical Engineering at University of South Alabama

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

University of South Alabama is in Mobile, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at University of South Alabama.

Studying Online at University of South Alabama

Many students take online classes at University of South Alabama. Among 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) studied exclusively online and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of South Alabama

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Alabama #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #5 of 6
Best Value Southeast (Region) #32 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #41 of 63
Best Value Nationwide #134 of 309
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #247 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of South Alabama

Graduates of University of South Alabama’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 South Alabama
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,913
2 years $68,219
3 years $75,983
4 years $91,966
5 years $106,281

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of South Alabama earn a median of $91,966, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of South Alabama

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of South Alabama comes in at $25,146.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at University of South Alabama, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of South Alabama are 22% women (5) and 78% men (18).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of South Alabama

Among the 14 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of South Alabama, 21% were women (3) and 79% were men (11).

University of South Alabama 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 South Alabama.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Black / African American 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of South Alabama

Minority students account for 14% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of South Alabama

Of the 9 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of South Alabama, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

University of South Alabama 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 South Alabama.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of South Alabama

*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 South Alabama

The Electrical Engineering program at University of South Alabama offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 23

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at University of South Alabama pursue many career paths. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.