by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of electrical engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 414 master's degrees in electrical engineering to qualified students.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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.
The ee school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Electrical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Illinois.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for electrical engineering students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat Northwestern University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in electrical engineering. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Northwestern University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Those electrical engineering students who get their master's degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign earn $4,990 more than the typical ee grad.
More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Institute of Technology is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in electrical engineering. Located in the large city of Chicago, Illinois Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the ee program report average early career income of $90,464.
More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology
University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in electrical engineering. UIC is a very large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from University of Illinois at Chicago
Located in the medium-sized city of Peoria, Bradley is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Bradley University
Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
NIU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Dekalb.More information about a master’s in electrical engineering from Northern Illinois University
Explore all the Best Electrical Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Electrical Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 414 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 317 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 276 |
| Industrial Engineering | 132 |
| Other Engineering | 129 |
| Computer Engineering | 115 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 107 |
| Chemical Engineering | 82 |
| Materials Engineering | 54 |
| Operations Research | 52 |
| Environmental Engineering | 43 |
