U.S. median for this major: $98,697.
College Scorecard field of study; 58 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 23% 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 $18,907. College Scorecard.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 West Virginia colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 West Virginia University Institute of 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 | $6,998 | $30,511 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,752 | $29,439 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $9,137 | $39,837 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $11,861 | $51,714 | under 1 year |
| $110k+ | $14,797 | $64,515 | 1.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (25% 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 ($99,542) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $66,847 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 West Virginia colleges
Every West Virginia 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 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $99,542 | $22,500 | $9,337 | 33% |
| 2 | West Virginia University | $99,542 | $22,500 | $15,634 | 65% |
1 more West Virginia college offers Electrical Engineering but has 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 West Virginia University Institute of Technology, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About West Virginia University Institute of Technology
- Acceptance rate: 37% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 33% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,939
- Full cost breakdown · all 29 majors · overview
Related majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology
- Mechanical Engineering$90,461
- Civil Engineering$82,117
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering$94,750
- Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians—
West Virginia University Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering questions
How much do West Virginia University Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering graduates earn?
Electrical Engineering graduates of West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn a median $99,542 four years after graduating and $79,662 one year after. The U.S. median for Electrical Engineering graduates across 257 colleges is $98,697.
How much debt do West Virginia University Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates of West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $22,500, about 23% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does West Virginia University Institute of Technology rank for Electrical Engineering in West Virginia?
Of 2 West Virginia colleges reporting Electrical Engineering graduate earnings, West Virginia University Institute of Technology ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Electrical Engineering graduates get?
A common career is electrical engineer, with a median wage of $123,450 in the Beckley, WV 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: “West Virginia University Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university-institute-of-technology/majors/electrical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).