Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how MSU stacks up against peers offering electrical engineering.
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MSU is in the top 15% of the country for electrical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #29 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 108 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $93,400 a year. This is higher than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is below $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 82% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at MSU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 95% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the electrical engineering majors at Michigan State University.
This electrical engineering program at MSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 157 |
MSU conferred 157 degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 14% to women and 86% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (49%).