Here is an overview of the graduate program in electrical engineering at UIC. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, coming in at #115 out of 311 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 115 of 311 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 3 of 7 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 47 |
Here is each degree level offered in electrical engineering at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 24 master’s degrees in electrical engineering.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIC granted 24 master’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (75%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 13 doctoral degrees in electrical engineering.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering electrical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIC awarded 13 doctoral completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (85%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UIC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 73 |