Electrical Engineering at Washington University in St Louis
If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 133 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online Class Availability at Washington University in St Louis
Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Use these rankings to compare Washington University in St Louis’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 309 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 309 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 32% women (43) and 68% men (90).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 25 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 36% were women (9) and 64% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 96 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 33% were women (32) and 67% were men (64).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 76 |
Minority students account for 5% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 12 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 17% were women (2) and 83% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 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 Washington University in St Louis
The Electrical Engineering program at Washington University in St Louis breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 78 |
| Other Electrical Engineering | 55 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Washington University in St Louis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.