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. Also, learn how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in ee.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for ee majors, UCLA came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 189 students received their master’s degree in ee from UCLA. This makes it the #5 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 35 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCLA is $78,867. This is higher than $69,521, which is the national median for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.
EE majors graduating with a master's degree from UCLA make a median salary of $98,817 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ee graduates with a master's is $94,709.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, ee students borrow a median amount of $17,877 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ee bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,477.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
Of the 143 ee students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCLA, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 189 students who graduated with a Master’s in ee from UCLA in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 113 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 252 |
| Civil Engineering | 160 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 120 |
| Chemical Engineering | 119 |
| Computer Engineering | 95 |
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