Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCF stacks up against peers offering electrical engineering.
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UCF ranks competitively among schools offering electrical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #110 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Florida awarded 182 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UCF earn a median of $88,625 a year. This is higher than $55,077, the median for all majors at UCF.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCF, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,880 in student loans. This is higher than $21,620, the typical median for all majors at UCF.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 UCF are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 87% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at UCF are White. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 79% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UCF were Non-Resident Alien. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the electrical engineering majors at University of Central Florida.
This electrical engineering program at UCF breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 174 |
| Laser and Optical Engineering | 84 |
UCF awarded 174 completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (39%).
UCF awarded 84 degrees in laser and optical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 24% to women and 76% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.