by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst highly for electrical engineering, ranked #59 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 59 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 13 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 21 |
The following degree levels are granted in electrical engineering at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
UMass Amherst is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst earn a median of $96,212 a year. This is higher than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 93% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst granted 56 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 7% to women and 93% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 62 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 1 |
