by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how West Virginia University compares to other colleges that offer electrical engineering.
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West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering electrical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #151 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,498 a year. This is higher than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 81% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the electrical engineering majors at West Virginia University.
This electrical engineering program at West Virginia University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 43 |
West Virginia University awarded 43 completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).