U.S. median for this major: $98,697.
College Scorecard field of study; 122 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 25% 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 $29,231. College Scorecard.
Missouri University of Science and Technology Electrical Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Electrical Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Missouri University of Science and Technology's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,912 | $51,177 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $12,027 | $56,407 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $13,330 | $62,518 | 1.0 years |
| $75–110k | $18,241 | $85,550 | 1.4 years |
| $110k+ | $20,088 | $94,213 | 1.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.7 years, the average time graduates took (27% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Electrical Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($98,264) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $62,826 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Electrical Engineering at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri 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 Missouri-Columbia | $105,034 | $22,499 | $20,268 | 75% |
| 2 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | $98,264 | $24,875 | $16,298 | 64% |
| 3 | University of Missouri-St Louis | $96,083 | $27,500 | $15,071 | 57% |
| 4 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | $91,326 | $27,000 | $13,310 | 55% |
3 more Missouri 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Acceptance rate: 73% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 64% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $82,957
- Full cost breakdown · all 33 majors · overview
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Missouri University of Science and Technology Electrical Engineering questions
How much do Missouri University of Science and Technology Electrical Engineering graduates earn?
Electrical Engineering graduates of Missouri University of Science and Technology earn a median $98,264 four years after graduating and $81,204 one year after. The U.S. median for Electrical Engineering graduates across 257 colleges is $98,697.
How much debt do Missouri University of Science and Technology Electrical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates of Missouri University of Science and Technology is $24,875, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Missouri University of Science and Technology a good school for Electrical Engineering in Missouri?
On pay, Electrical Engineering graduates of Missouri University of Science and Technology earn $98,264 four years out, $1,090 above the median for the same major across 4 Missouri colleges ($97,174) and $433 below the U.S. median ($98,697). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Missouri University of Science and Technology rank for Electrical Engineering in Missouri?
Of 4 Missouri colleges reporting Electrical Engineering graduate earnings, Missouri University of Science and Technology ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Missouri-Columbia at $105,034.
What jobs do Electrical Engineering graduates get?
A common career is electrical engineer, with a median wage of $118,670 in Missouri 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: “Missouri University of Science and Technology Electrical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-university-of-science-and-technology/majors/electrical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).