Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering
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Education Levels of EE Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8,658 students earned their master's degree in EE. This earns it the #27 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in EE at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,658 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,179 |
| Graduate Certificate | 184 |
Earnings of EE Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in EE is $94,709. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $85,654 to a high of $100,444.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for EE students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in EE. About 77.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,673 |
| Women | 1,985 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of EE master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 740 |
| Black or African American | 147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 330 |
| White | 1,842 |
| International Students | 5,294 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 305 |
Most Popular EE Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 244 colleges that offer a master’s degree in EE. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for EE students seekinga master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 508 people received their master's degree in EE from USC. Of these students, 23% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The EE program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 341 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. The EE program at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus awarded 334 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 211 people received their master's degree in EE from UCSD. Of these students, 21% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 189 people received their master's degree in EE from UCLA. About 20% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The EE program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 189 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 26% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 18% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 176 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at UIUC. Of these students, 21% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The EE program at Northeastern University awarded 175 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 21% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at Columbia. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The EE program at University of Florida awarded 165 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at UC Berkeley. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 people received their master's degree in EE from NC State. About 22% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 155 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at Stanford. About 35% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jose State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 154 people received their master's degree in EE from San Jose State. Of these students, 29% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 150 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at UW Seattle. About 23% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in EE. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at Cornell. Of these students, 28% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The EE program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 107 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in EE. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 master's degrees were handed out to EE majors at CU - Boulder. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for EE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The EE program at Boston University awarded 97 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to EE that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
| General Engineering | 2,969 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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