by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, coming in at #114 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 114 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 3 of 7 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 46 |
Here is each degree level offered in electrical engineering at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,262 a year. This is above $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 13 |
