by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 19 U.S. colleges awarded 437 degrees and certificates in Other Electrical Engineering. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 71% of graduates. College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Other Electrical Engineering Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $82,517 one year after completing, rising to $107,328 after four years.
A degree in Other Electrical Engineering involves the study of Electrical, Electronics, And Communications Engineering, Other. Any Instructional Program In Electrical, Electronics, And Communications Engineering Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other electrical engineering is a popular field of study, with 437 degrees awarded annually. 19 colleges award other electrical engineering degrees, an average of 23 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 150.
By level, the 437 awards include 13 associate degrees, 90 bachelor’s degrees, 311 master’s degrees and 23 doctorates.
Women earned 22% of other electrical engineering degrees and certificates in the latest year (96 of 437). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (112) and Asian (53), and international students earned 182.
College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Other Electrical Engineering Schools ranking, including 5 for bachelor’s degrees, 5 for master’s degrees and 3 for doctorates. It also ranks other electrical engineering schools within 4 states. In all, 19 colleges offer other electrical engineering programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Electrical Engineering Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other electrical engineering credential is the master’s degree: 311 of the 437 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other electrical engineering call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other electrical engineering degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 13 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 90 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 311 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 23 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other electrical engineering, at 34.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 34.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 26.4% |
| Master’s degree | 11.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 11.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 10.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.9% |
| First professional degree | 1.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Other Electrical Engineering, with an average median salary of $95,574; the strongest outlook belongs to Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, at 13.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Machine Design Teacher, Television Engineering Teacher, Chemical Engineering Professor and Agricultural Engineering Teacher.
The occupation related to other electrical engineering with the most projected jobs is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,297,204.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,297,204 | -2.0% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 207,139 | 9.0% |
| Electrical Engineers | 201,088 | 13.6% |
| Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 90,668 | 0.3% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 84,547 | 13.8% |
Other Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median $82,517 one year after completing their program, $107,328 after four years and $106,226 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,517 |
| 4 years | $107,328 |
| 5 years | $106,226 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other electrical engineering is Electrical Engineers, with a median salary of $127,814.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,969 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | $52,230 |
Other Electrical Engineering has 3 similar majors in the Engineering field, which together award 27,076 degrees a year; the largest are Electrical and Electronics Engineering (26,795), Telecommunications Engineering (165) and Laser and Optical Engineering (116). Browse all Engineering majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 26,795 |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 165 |
| Laser and Optical Engineering | 116 |
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