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 UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in ee.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in ee from UNR. This makes it the #204 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2021, making the school the #96 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $61,629. This is less than $69,521, which is the national median of all ee majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, ee students borrow a median amount of $16,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ee bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,477.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 ee majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from UNR in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 166 |
| Computer Engineering | 159 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Chemical Engineering | 40 |
| Environmental Engineering | 25 |
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