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 WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ee.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #261 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 78% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,703 a year. 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 WCU, ee students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,477 for all ee majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Western Carolina University.
All of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ee from WCU in 2021 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 29 |
