Electrical Engineering
Engineering · federal classification: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,042 | $93,691 to $104,066 | 279 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $129,886 | $110,946 to $145,958 | 72 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +6% (2024 to 2034), about 54,500 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | +3.8% | 14,500 |
| Electrical Engineers | $111,910 | +7.2% | 11,700 |
| Engineers, All Other | $117,750 | +2.1% | 9,300 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,590 | +6.2% | 5,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $155,020 | +7.3% | 4,700 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $134,830 | +6.1% | 4,500 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.