Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering
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Education Levels of EE Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,060 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 | 7,060 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,212 |
| Graduate Certificate | 166 |
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
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in ee is $26,051. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,809 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,799.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in ee. About 79.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,607 |
| Women | 1,453 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ee master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 831 |
| Black or African American | 152 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 408 |
| White | 1,940 |
| International Students | 3,436 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 293 |
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 $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 508 people received their master's degree in ee from USC. About 26% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 341 people received their master's degree in ee from Carnegie Mellon. About 30% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 18% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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, 17% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in ee from ASU - Tempe. About 24% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in ee from UCLA. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
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 $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in ee from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 18% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 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, 17% were women and 22% 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 $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in ee from Northeastern. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
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 $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in ee from Columbia. Of these students, 17% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in ee from UC Berkeley. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
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 $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in ee from NC State. About 19% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in ee from Stanford. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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. Of these students, 31% were women and 52% 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 $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 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, 20% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $62,456 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
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 $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in ee from Ohio State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
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 $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 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 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
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 $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in ee from Boston U. About 21% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 6,780 | |
| 198 | |
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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 |
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| 6,953 | |
| 4,453 | |
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| 3,217 | |
| 2,655 |
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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