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 WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ee.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in ee from WVU. This makes it the #143 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,662 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, ee students borrow a median amount of $50,384 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,750 for all ee majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
Of the 50 ee students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 ee majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 192 |
| Industrial Engineering | 116 |
| Civil Engineering | 109 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 86 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 71 |
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