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. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in ee.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for ee. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 85 students received their master’s degree in ee from UMCP. This makes it the #26 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,500 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 UMCP, ee students borrow a median amount of $39,021 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 UMCP is $377 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 112 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from UMCP in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 53 students who earned a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from UMCP in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 425 |
| General Engineering | 201 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 165 |
| Civil Engineering | 156 |
| Computer Engineering | 117 |
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