by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks among other schools offering degrees in electrical engineering.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering electrical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #260 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $83,980 a year. This is higher than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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All of the 23 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from WKU, HILLTOPPERS were men.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the electrical engineering majors at Western Kentucky University.
This electrical engineering program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 23 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 23 completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).