# University of Missouri-Columbia: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Columbia, MO. IPEDS 178396, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $85,400
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $105,034 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,499 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (4 colleges, $97,174): +$7,860
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,337

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $105,034 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,841 | $59,516 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,378 | $57,525 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,722 | $59,005 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $19,762 | $84,977 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,304 | $113,107 | 1.6 years |

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

## Electrical Engineering at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $105,034 | $22,499 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $98,264 | $24,875 | $16,298 | 64% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $96,083 | $27,500 | $15,071 | 57% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $91,326 | $27,000 | $13,310 | 56% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage not reported Columbia, MO, $118,670 MO, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $140,040 Columbia, MO, $157,800 MO, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage not reported Columbia, MO, $103,980 MO, $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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