by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly as a strong choice for electrical engineering, coming in at #25 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 25 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in California | 9 of 30 |
Here is each degree level offered in electrical engineering at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $103,682 a year. This is higher than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,449 in student loans. This is above $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 82% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Cal Poly granted 76 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 18% to women and 82% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (49%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal Poly. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 10 |
