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Electrical Engineering at Wayne State University

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wayne State University sits in Detroit, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 125 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Wayne State University.

Studying Online at Wayne State University

Online coursework is an option at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Wayne State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Wayne State University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 12
Best Value	Michigan	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 46
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#96 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#101 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 12
Best Value	Michigan	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 46
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#96 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#101 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Wayne State University

Students who complete Wayne 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	$76,864
2 years	$79,473
3 years	$89,687
4 years	$97,679
5 years	$107,566

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Wayne State University report median earnings of $97,679, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from Wayne State University comes in at $25,350.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at Wayne State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Wayne State University are 22% women (28) and 78% men (97).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 93 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 19% were women (18) and 81% were men (75).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	59
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Asian	13
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Wayne State University

Of the 25 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Wayne State University, 24% were women (6) and 76% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	4
International (Nonresident)	15

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Wayne State University

Among the 7 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Wayne State University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 14% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Wayne State University, higher than 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 Wayne State University

This Electrical Engineering program at Wayne State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	125

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Wayne State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

• 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.