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. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ee.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in ee from U of U. This makes it the #65 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,654 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students earned a bachelor's degree in ee from U of U. About 18% of these graduates were women and the other 82% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's ee program at U of U make a median salary of $93,189. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $105,380.
Of the 38 students who earned a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from U of U in 2021-2022, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 282 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 139 |
| Civil Engineering | 89 |
| Chemical Engineering | 86 |
| Computer Engineering | 56 |
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