by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAU as a strong choice for electrical engineering, coming in at #201 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 201 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Florida | 8 of 13 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for electrical engineering at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,244 a year. This is above $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,250 in student loans. This is above $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 79% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
FAU awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 1 |
