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Electrical Engineering at Washington State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington State University is in Pullman, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 115 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Washington State University.

Studying Online at Washington State University

Online coursework is an option at Washington State University. Among 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Washington State University

Use these rankings to compare Washington State University’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#5 of 8
Best Value	Washington	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#26 of 47
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#31 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#93 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#5 of 8
Best Value	Washington	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#26 of 47
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#31 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#93 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Washington State University

Those who finish Washington State University’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	$69,531
2 years	$72,881
3 years	$79,650
4 years	$87,229
5 years	$100,264

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from Washington State University take home a median $87,229, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Washington State University is $21,030.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at Washington State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Washington State University are 11% women (13) and 89% men (102).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Among the 92 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Washington State University, 8% were women (7) and 92% were men (85).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	54
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	4
Asian	9
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 34% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Washington State University

Among the 15 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Washington State University, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	10

Minority students account for 7% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Washington State University, below the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Washington State University

Of the 8 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Washington State University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	8

*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 Washington State University

This Electrical Engineering program at Washington State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	115

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Washington State University 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

• 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.