Below are the key facts about this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, ranked #112 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 112 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Michigan | 6 of 12 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in electrical engineering at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $97,679 a year. This is above $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $25,350 in student loans. This is lower than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 81% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WSU granted 93 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 7 |