by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ee.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in ee from WVU. This makes it the #143 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $69,420. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,521 for all ee students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, ee students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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 West Virginia University.
Of the 54 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from WVU in 2020-2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in ee from WVU in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 170 |
| Industrial Engineering | 141 |
| Civil Engineering | 98 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 86 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 74 |
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