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. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ee.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in ee from URI. This makes it the #143 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #84 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 URI is $81,508. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $77,687 for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 ee majors earned their bachelor's degree from URI. Of these graduates, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 ee majors earned their master's degree from URI. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 136 |
| Civil Engineering | 43 |
| Ocean Engineering | 38 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 30 |
| Chemical Engineering | 30 |
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