by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, placing at #17 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 17 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 2 of 7 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in electrical engineering at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 235 |
| Master’s | 129 |
| Doctoral | 61 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 235 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois report a median salary of $90,757 a year. This is lower than $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,600 in student loans. This is higher than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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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 majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are Non-Resident Alien. 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 93 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Illinois conferred 235 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (40%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 129 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 61 |
