by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCONN ranks in comparison to other schools with ee programs.
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UCONN was ranked #30 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 Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in ee from UCONN. This makes it the #135 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,411 a year. This is less than $77,687, which is the national median of all ee majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, ee students borrow a median amount of $48,707 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 UCONN is $414 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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Of the 79 ee students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCONN, about 94% were men and 6% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UCONN ee bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCONN Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in ee from UCONN in 2022, 92% were men and 8% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 189 |
| Computer Engineering | 109 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 106 |
| Civil Engineering | 88 |
| Chemical Engineering | 79 |
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