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 WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ee.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 251 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 258 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $74,205. 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 WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ee from WKU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 46 |
| Civil Engineering | 33 |
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