by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSD UC San Diego. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for electrical engineering, coming in at #21 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 21 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in California | 7 of 30 |
The following degree levels are available for electrical engineering at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 177 |
| Master’s | 190 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego conferred 177 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 10% of the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego earn a median of $117,945 a year. This is above $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCSD UC San Diego, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,342 in student loans. This is above $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Asian. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UCSD UC San Diego conferred 177 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 15% to women and 85% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (40%).
Graduate study is also available at UCSD UC San Diego. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 190 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 21 |
