U.S. median for this major: $98,697.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 24% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Electrical Engineering at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Electrical Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | $107,543 | $21,544 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 2 | University of South Florida | $102,275 | $24,000 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | $99,450 | $25,000 | $41,272 | 67% |
| 4 | University of Central Florida | $99,442 | $26,880 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 5 | Florida International University | $98,697 | $19,600 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 6 | Florida Institute of Technology | $98,505 | — | $35,639 | 64% |
| 7 | Florida State University | $93,740 | $15,750 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic University | $93,561 | $22,250 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 9 | University of West Florida | $91,813 | $17,978 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 10 | University of North Florida | $90,944 | $17,601 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 11 | Florida Polytechnic University | $90,086 | — | $11,853 | 55% |
| 12 | University of Miami | $87,274 | — | $37,244 | 84% |
2 more Florida colleges offer Electrical Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Electrical Engineering graduates
Electrical engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer Hardware Engineers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Mechanical Engineering$89,583
- Civil Engineering$84,778
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FAU Electrical Engineering questions
How much do FAU Electrical Engineering graduates earn?
Electrical Engineering graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $93,561 four years after graduating and $76,520 one year after. The U.S. median for Electrical Engineering graduates across 257 colleges is $98,697.
How much debt do FAU Electrical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $22,250, about 24% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does FAU rank for Electrical Engineering in Florida?
Of 12 Florida colleges reporting Electrical Engineering graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 8th. The highest is University of Florida at $107,543.
What jobs do Electrical Engineering graduates get?
A common career is electrical engineer, with a median wage of $102,800 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $120,630 nationally. Others include architectural and engineering managers and computer hardware engineers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Electrical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/electrical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).