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Electrical Engineering in Illinois

Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in Illinois

21,970 people in the state and 827,880 in the nation are employed in jobs related to EE.

Electrical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

EE grads earn an average of $135,032 in the state and $141,191 nationwide.

Electrical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer EE degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,069 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 55%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,911 a year. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,249 a year. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Electrical Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 14% $122,969
Electrical Engineers 14% $127,814
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $63,909
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Aerospace Engineers 5% $63,328
Mechatronics Engineers 4% $115,569

Below are some popular majors that are similar to EE.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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