We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The U. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The U among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, ranked #160 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 160 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Utah | 2 of 5 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 of 16 |
The following degree levels are granted in electrical engineering at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
The U is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The U report a median salary of $93,865 a year. This is higher than $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The U, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,477 in student loans. This is above $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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Among recent graduates, 77% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at The U are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The U conferred 53 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 23% to women and 77% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).
Graduate study is also available at The U. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 53 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 23 |