# University of Connecticut: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Storrs, CT. IPEDS 129020, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,411
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,722 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CT: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (7 colleges, $94,722): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,975

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,722 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,193 | $62,443 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,339 | $67,153 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $20,608 | $84,699 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $28,285 | $116,251 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $33,797 | $138,906 | 2.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Electrical Engineering at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hartford | $97,268 | $26,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
| University of Connecticut | $94,722 | $27,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $94,722 | $27,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $94,722 | $27,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $94,722 | $27,000 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $94,722 | $27,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| University of New Haven | $90,042 | not reported | $34,192 | 63% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $106,760 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $104,160 CT, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $174,440 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $175,490 CT, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $122,860 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, not reported CT, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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