by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU as a strong choice for electrical engineering, ranked #84 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 84 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 13 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 21 |
The following degree levels are offered in electrical engineering at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 110 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $112,108 a year. This is higher than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,646 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Asian. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BU awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (40%).
Graduate study is also available at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 110 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 21 |
