by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, West Virginia University as a strong choice for electrical engineering, ranked #158 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 158 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 of 62 |
Here is each degree level offered in electrical engineering at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,498 a year. This is higher than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 81% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University awarded 36 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 19% to women and 81% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 7 |
