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Electrical Engineering Schools in New Jersey

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

An Electrical Engineering major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 249
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of EE majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 15.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 69.9%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 17,350 people employed in jobs related to an EE degree, compared to 752,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

EE grads earn an average of $115,850 in the state and $107,930 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

In their early career, Stevens grads earn an average salary of $82,237. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

#4

Princeton University

Princeton
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Princeton. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $84,713 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $12,069. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

Electrical Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Aerospace Engineers 14% $114,270
Electrical Engineers 12% $108,470
Engineering Professors 11% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720
Electronics Engineers 8% $113,030
Engineers 5% $116,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Systems Engineering 284
Mechanical Engineering 219
Civil Engineering 192
Computer Engineering 169
Chemical Engineering 108
Biomedical Engineering 107
Industrial Engineering 87
General Engineering 64

View all majors related to Electrical Engineering

View Nationwide Electrical Engineering Report

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