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Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois

500 EE students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Electrical Engineering major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in Illinois

EE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 414
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 86

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a EE major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of EE majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
  • White: 12.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 76.2%
  • Other Races: 1.6%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in Illinois

22,750 people in the state and 752,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to EE.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

EE grads earn an average of $98,010 in the state and $107,930 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,099 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Illinois Tech grads earn an average salary of $63,663. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,285. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, NIU grads earn an average salary of $43,408. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Bradley. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Electrical Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 8% $92,570
Aerospace Engineers 8% $109,890
Electronics Engineers 8% $95,480
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Engineers 4% $84,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to EE.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Civil Engineering 370
Mechanical Engineering 346
Industrial Engineering 153
Biomedical Engineering 148
Chemical Engineering 138
Other Engineering 129
Computer Engineering 122
Materials Engineering 111

View all majors related to Electrical Engineering

View Nationwide Electrical Engineering Report

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