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Electrical Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Electrical Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 351 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 47
Best Value Washington #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #11 of 310
Best Value Far Western (Region) #19 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #42 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 47
Best Value Washington #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #11 of 310
Best Value Far Western (Region) #19 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #42 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Those who finish University of Washington-Seattle Campus’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 Washington-Seattle Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $92,402
2 years $91,239
3 years $105,059
4 years $119,305
5 years $117,964

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus take home a median $119,305, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $15,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 20% women (70) and 80% men (281).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 140 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 16% were women (22) and 84% were men (118).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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 Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 45
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 10
Asian 44
Two or More Races 11
International (Nonresident) 18
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 53% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 187 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 23% were women (43) and 77% were men (144).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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 Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 2
Asian 29
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 115
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 22% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 24 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 21% were women (5) and 79% were men (19).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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 Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 15
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 8% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, below 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 Washington-Seattle Campus

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 351

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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

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