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Electrical Engineering at University of South Florida

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University of South Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Florida sits in Tampa, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 184 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at University of South Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Florida

Distance learning is available at University of South Florida. Of 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) studied exclusively online and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of South Florida

Use these rankings to compare University of South Florida’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#5 of 14
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#5 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#6 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 63
Best Value	Nationwide	#31 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#140 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#5 of 14
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#5 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#6 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 63
Best Value	Nationwide	#31 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#140 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of South Florida

Students who complete University of South Florida’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	$69,696
2 years	$76,986
3 years	$87,481
4 years	$98,432
5 years	$102,213

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of South Florida earn a median of $98,432, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 67% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of South Florida is $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of South Florida, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of South Florida are 23% women (42) and 77% men (142).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of South Florida

Of the 89 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of South Florida, 15% were women (13) and 85% were men (76).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	8
Asian	6
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	21
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of South Florida

Of the 83 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 30% were women (25) and 70% were men (58).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	5
International (Nonresident)	63
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of South Florida

Among the 12 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of South Florida, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 25% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of South Florida, 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 South Florida

This Electrical Engineering program at University of South Florida includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	184

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

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