by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in ee.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,696 a year. This is higher than $69,521, which is the national median for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.
EE majors graduating with a master's degree from Portland State University make a median salary of $97,974 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ee graduates with a master's is $94,709.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, ee students borrow a median amount of $29,593 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,477 for all ee majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Portland State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of ee bachelor's degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 139 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 114 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Computer Engineering | 23 |
| Environmental Engineering | 21 |
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