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2025 Best Electrical and Computer Engineering. Schools

20 Colleges in the United States
1,474 Electrical and Computer Engineering. Degrees Awarded
Electrical and Computer Engineering. is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #215 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 20 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Electrical and Computer Engineering. Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,474 degrees in electrical and computer engineering. to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Electrical and Computer Engineering. School

Best Electrical and Computer Engineering. Schools Your choice of electrical and computer engineering. school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Electrical and Computer Engineering. School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Electrical and Computer Engineering. Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Master's Degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Doctor's Degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Electrical and Computer Engineering. Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Electrical and Computer Engineering. in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of electrical and computer engineering. degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Schools in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

1
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Rice University
Houston, TX
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
34 Electrical and Computer Engineering. Degrees Awarded

Rice University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in electrical and computer engineering.. Located in the large city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #48 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rice is a great university overall.

There were about 34 electrical and computer engineering. students who graduated with this degree at Rice in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from Rice University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
279 Electrical and Computer Engineering. Degrees Awarded

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in electrical and computer engineering.. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were approximately 279 electrical and computer engineering. students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
48 Electrical and Computer Engineering. Degrees Awarded

University of Southern California is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in electrical and computer engineering.. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 48 electrical and computer engineering. students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from University of Southern California

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
140 Electrical and Computer Engineering. Degrees Awarded

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in electrical and computer engineering.. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were about 140 electrical and computer engineering. students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from The University of Texas at Austin

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
173 Electrical and Computer Engineering. Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means RIT is a great school overall.

There were roughly 173 electrical and computer engineering. students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from Rochester Institute of Technology

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
82 Electrical and Computer Engineering. Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were about 82 electrical and computer engineering. students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from Brigham Young University - Provo

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
46 Electrical and Computer Engineering. Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were approximately 46 electrical and computer engineering. students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from Baylor University

8
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from Vanderbilt University

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CO
69 Electrical and Computer Engineering. Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.

There were about 69 electrical and computer engineering. students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from University of Colorado Boulder

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI
41.7% Growth in Graduates

Michigan Tech is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Houghton. A Best Colleges rank of #242 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Michigan Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 24 electrical and computer engineering. students who graduated with this degree at Michigan Tech in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering. from Michigan Technological University

Electrical and Computer Engineering. by Region

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Rocky Mountains
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Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Electrical and Computer Engineering. has other similar majors worth exploring.

Electrical and Computer Engineering. Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,474

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 44,794
Electrical Engineering 26,528
Civil Engineering 20,655
Computer Engineering 16,954
Biomedical Engineering 13,222
Chemical Engineering 12,248
General Engineering 11,534
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,671
Industrial Engineering 8,087
Systems Engineering 3,802

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