by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in electrical engineering at Columbia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University as a strong choice for electrical engineering, coming in at #15 out of 311 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 15 of 311 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in New York | 2 of 21 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 53 |
Here is each degree level offered in electrical engineering at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 224 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
| Professional Certificate | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 224 master’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Columbia University is in the top 10% of the country for electrical engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 80% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 178 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Columbia University granted 224 master’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (79%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 15 doctoral degrees in electrical engineering.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 93% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia University conferred 15 doctoral completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 7% to women and 93% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (60%).
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 22 professional certificate degrees in electrical engineering.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for electrical engineering at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 82% of electrical engineering professional certificate degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Columbia University granted 22 professional certificate degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 18% to women and 82% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (59%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Columbia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 24 |