Electrical Engineering Schools in Virginia
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in Virginia
24,290 people in the state and 827,880 in the nation are employed in jobs related to EE.
Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in Virginia
In this state, EE grads earn an average of $141,113. Nationwide, they make an average of $141,191.
Most Popular Electrical Engineering Programs in VA
Our data covers 3 colleges in Virginia offering EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Electrical Engineering Careers in VA
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 |
Related Majors in Virginia
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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