# University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Norman, OK. IPEDS 207500, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-oklahoma-norman-campus/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,559
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,833 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OK: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (4 colleges, $94,140): -$2,307
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,864

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $91,833 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,509 | $45,294 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,602 | $45,695 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $14,536 | $62,650 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,342 | $83,364 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,986 | $90,450 | 1.5 years |

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

## Electrical Engineering at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tulsa | $97,087 | not reported | $15,000 | 72% |
| Oklahoma State University | $96,447 | $21,157 | $17,447 | 68% |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $91,833 | $23,750 | $15,300 | 75% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $90,152 | not reported | $18,309 | 37% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $118,260 Oklahoma City, OK, $107,760 OK, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $159,990 Oklahoma City, OK, $157,330 OK, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $96,080 Oklahoma City, OK, $95,600 OK, $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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