by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with ee programs.
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Ohio State was ranked #38 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ee majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 107 students received their master’s degree in ee from Ohio State. This makes it the #18 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 48 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,872 a year. This is higher than $77,687, which is the national median for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, ee students borrow a median amount of $40,962 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,750 for all ee majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ee program at Ohio State is $338 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
Learn more about Ohio State tuition and fees.
Of the 200 ee students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Ohio State, about 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Ohio State does not offer an online option for its ee bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ohio State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's ee program at Ohio State make a median salary of $104,128. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $105,380.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 ee majors earned their master's degree from Ohio State. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 464 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 283 |
| Chemical Engineering | 228 |
| Industrial Engineering | 181 |
| Civil Engineering | 159 |
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