Electrical Engineering at Western New England University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, consider the program at Western New England University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western New England University is in Springfield, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Western New England University.
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Studying Online at Western New England University
Distance learning is available at Western New England University. Of 3,674 students, 266 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,506 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at Western New England University
Use these rankings to compare Western New England University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #16 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #270 of 309 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Western New England University
Those who finish Western New England 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 | $71,429 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Western New England University is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at Western New England University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Western New England University are 22% women (4) and 78% men (14).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Western New England University
Of the 12 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Western New England University, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western New England University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western New England University, below the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Western New England University
Among the 6 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Western New England University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Western New England University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
*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 Western New England University
The Electrical Engineering program at Western New England University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Western New England University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.