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2027 Best Electrical And Computer Engineering Schools

30 Colleges in the United States
2,118 Electrical And Computer Engineering Degrees Awarded
$56,758 Avg Early-Career Salary

Electrical And Computer Engineering is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools to find the best for electrical and computer engineering students.

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Choosing a Great Electrical And Computer Engineering School

Best Electrical And Computer Engineering Schools

The electrical and computer engineering program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Electrical And Computer Engineering Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Electrical And Computer Engineering School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Best Schools for Electrical And Computer Engineering in the United States

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the electrical and computer engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Electrical And Computer Engineering

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Our analysis ranked University Of Southern California the best school in the country for a degree in electrical and computer engineering. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Southern California awarded about 91 electrical and computer engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Electrical And Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. See the full electrical and computer engineering program report for University Of Southern California

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in electrical and computer engineering, ranking #2. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 357 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrical and computer engineering degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $66,254 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137. Read more about the electrical and computer engineering program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in electrical and computer engineering, ranking #3. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 229 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Electrical And Computer Engineering graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275. Read more about the electrical and computer engineering program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in electrical and computer engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 211 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrical and computer engineering degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $65,681 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree. Get the full electrical and computer engineering details for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in electrical and computer engineering, ranking #5. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at Brown University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, electrical and computer engineering degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $62,820. Typical student debt for the program is $13,025. See the full electrical and computer engineering program report for Brown University

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University came in at #6 for electrical and computer engineering this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. About 95% of students finish within six years. Rice University awarded about 118 electrical and computer engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrical and computer engineering degree from Rice University earn around $75,299 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,904. More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering from Rice University

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University earned the #7 position for electrical and computer engineering this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 32 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Electrical And Computer Engineering graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,997 early in their careers. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. See the full electrical and computer engineering program report for Vanderbilt University

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University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #8 for electrical and computer engineering this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 50 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, electrical and computer engineering degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $55,861. Students borrow a median of $20,373 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering from University Of Colorado Boulder

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University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earned the #9 position for electrical and computer engineering this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Tacoma. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 10 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, electrical and computer engineering degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus generally make around $63,381. Students borrow a median of $16,008 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus

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Brigham Young University Provo placed #10 among the best electrical and computer engineering schools. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. About 128 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. Graduates of the electrical and computer engineering program make about $54,507 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete this degree. Read more about the electrical and computer engineering program at Brigham Young University Provo

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Miami University Oxford came in at #11 for electrical and computer engineering this year. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 10 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Students who receive their electrical and computer engineering degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $49,700 in the first couple years of their career. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $24,177 in student loans. More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering from Miami University Oxford

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Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best electrical and computer engineering schools. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 114 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the electrical and computer engineering program make about $63,515 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,491 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering from Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earned the #13 position for electrical and computer engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrical and computer engineering degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn around $54,302 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates carry a median of $23,917 in student loans. Read more about the electrical and computer engineering program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Baylor University landed the #14 spot for electrical and computer engineering this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. About 52 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Graduates of the electrical and computer engineering program make about $49,888 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928. Read more about the electrical and computer engineering program at Baylor University

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best electrical and computer engineering schools. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 57 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Albany in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrical and computer engineering degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $44,736. Suny At Albany graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering from Suny At Albany

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Michigan Technological University placed #16 among the best electrical and computer engineering schools. Set in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Michigan Technological University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrical and computer engineering degree from Michigan Technological University earn around $64,652 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,800 to complete this degree. See the full electrical and computer engineering program report for Michigan Technological University

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Northern Arizona University landed the #17 spot for electrical and computer engineering this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. About 61% of students finish within six years. Northern Arizona University awarded about 11 electrical and computer engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrical and computer engineering degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $47,056. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans. See the full electrical and computer engineering program report for Northern Arizona University

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Suny At Binghamton earned the #18 position for electrical and computer engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Vestal. Suny At Binghamton graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 61 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrical and computer engineering degree from Suny At Binghamton earn around $51,766 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,691. More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering from Suny At Binghamton

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Boise State University came in at #19 for electrical and computer engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boise. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 17 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at Boise State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, electrical and computer engineering degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $49,059. Boise State University graduates carry a median of $24,311 in student loans. Get the full electrical and computer engineering details for Boise State University

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Portland State University landed the #20 spot for electrical and computer engineering this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 156 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at Portland State University in the most recent year. Electrical And Computer Engineering graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $47,717 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,475 to complete this degree. Read more about the electrical and computer engineering program at Portland State University

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #21 for electrical and computer engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 electrical and computer engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrical and computer engineering degree from University Of Alabama At Birmingham earn around $55,413 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,162. Get the full electrical and computer engineering details for University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Western Washington University earned the #22 position for electrical and computer engineering this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 36 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their electrical and computer engineering degree from Western Washington University earn around $41,118 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,361 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering from Western Washington University

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University Of Missouri Kansas City placed #23 among the best electrical and computer engineering schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Kansas City awarded about 74 electrical and computer engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the electrical and computer engineering program make about $60,324 in their early career. University Of Missouri Kansas City graduates carry a median of $23,741 in student loans. Get the full electrical and computer engineering details for University Of Missouri Kansas City

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Eastern Michigan University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best electrical and computer engineering schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. About 46% of students finish within six years. Eastern Michigan University awarded about 22 electrical and computer engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrical and computer engineering degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $47,887. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in electrical and computer engineering from Eastern Michigan University

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California Baptist University placed #25 among the best electrical and computer engineering schools. Set in the city of Riverside, California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 13 electrical and computer engineering degrees were awarded at California Baptist University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, electrical and computer engineering degree recipients from California Baptist University generally make around $51,999. Students borrow a median of $28,169 to complete this degree. Get the full electrical and computer engineering details for California Baptist University

Rest of the Top 30 Electrical And Computer Engineering Schools

These schools also placed among the best for electrical and computer engineering this year:

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National University
San Diego, CA
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.

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