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 SIUE ranks in comparison to other schools with ee programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 202 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in ee from SIUE. This makes it the #143 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUE is $79,617. This is higher than $77,687, which is the national median for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
Learn more about SIUE tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 ee majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUE. Of these graduates, 93% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in ee from SIUE in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 91 |
| Civil Engineering | 62 |
| Industrial Engineering | 57 |
| Robotics Engineering | 24 |
| Computer Engineering | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.