by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for electrical engineering students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,298 master's degrees in electrical engineering during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of electrical engineering for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality ee program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for electrical engineering students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Electrical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering.
Duke University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in electrical engineering. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Duke University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in electrical engineering has to look into Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in electrical engineering. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from University of Florida
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech
Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Auburn University
Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Clemson University
Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from University of Miami
Explore the best electrical engineering colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 346 |
| Georgia | 370 | 353 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 289 |
| Virginia | 331 | 116 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 37 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 29 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 35 |
| Alabama | 258 | 35 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 13 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 27 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 13 |
One of 3 majors within the Electrical Engineering area of study, Electrical Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optical Enginering | 37 |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 6 |
