Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Connecticut compares to other colleges that offer electrical engineering.
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University of Connecticut is in the top 15% of the country for electrical engineering. In particular, it placed #81 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Value Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Value Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Connecticut conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Connecticut earn a median of $87,623 a year. This is higher than $74,475, the median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Connecticut, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
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Among recent graduates, 88% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the electrical engineering majors at University of Connecticut.
This electrical engineering program at University of Connecticut includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 69 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 1 |
University of Connecticut conferred 69 completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 13% to women and 87% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (41%).
University of Connecticut awarded 1 degree in electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, other in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).