Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering
Education Levels of EE Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,192 people 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 | 9,192 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,178 |
| Graduate Certificate | 153 |
Earnings of EE Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ee is $105,380. 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 $94,897 to a high of $113,553.
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 77.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,105 |
| Women | 2,087 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ee master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 834 |
| Black or African American | 202 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 494 |
| White | 1,902 |
| International Students | 5,456 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 304 |
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:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ee majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 508 people received their master's degree in ee from USC. About 22% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 341 people received their master's degree in ee from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 26% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Carnegie Mellon University ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ee. 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 $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 334 people received their master's degree in ee from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 24% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in ee from UCSD. Of these students, 23% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - San Diego ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ee. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in ee from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 29% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ee. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in ee from UCLA. About 22% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ee. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in ee from Johns Hopkins. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ee. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their master's degree in ee from UIUC. Of these students, 15% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
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 $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in ee from Northeastern. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Northeastern University ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ee. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in ee from Columbia. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
The 11th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in ee from UF. Of these students, 18% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ee. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in ee from UC Berkeley. About 24% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 105,380.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ee majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. 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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in ee from NC State. Of these students, 27% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 105,380.
Stanford University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ee. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in ee from Stanford. Of these students, 46% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Stanford University ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
San Jose State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in ee from San Jose State. About 29% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at San Jose State University make a median salary of 105,380.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in ee from UW Seattle. Of these students, 22% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ee at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 105,380.
Cornell University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ee. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in ee from Cornell. Of these students, 36% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in ee from Ohio State. Of these students, 23% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ee. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in ee from CU - Boulder. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. University of Colorado Boulder ee graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,380.
Boston University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ee. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in ee from Boston U. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,380.
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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 | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,671 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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