Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Tuskegee University graduates in electrical, electronics, and communications engineering earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tuskegee University Compares for Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
All 258 colleges reporting electrical, electronics, and communications engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $250,168 | $254,423 | #1 | $139,337 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $200,543 | $182,481 | #2 | $137,295 |
| 3 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $161,118 | $141,881 | #4 | $117,345 |
| 4 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $147,241 | $140,143 | #5 | $100,516 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $146,003 | $148,442 | #3 | $96,997 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $143,332 | $136,422 | #7 | $84,019 |
| 7 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | $139,068 | $132,364 | #9 | — |
| 8 | Rice University Houston, TX | $136,656 | $138,939 | #6 | $96,751 |
| 9 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $131,532 | $119,686 | #13 | $89,684 |
| 10 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $126,209 | $114,842 | #23 | $85,369 |
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| 165 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $96,206 | $103,211 | #101 | $79,917 |
| 166 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $96,083 | $103,021 | #103 | $78,941 |
| 167 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $96,014 | $87,366 | #234 | $63,981 |
| 168 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $95,915 | $108,872 | #48 | $76,638 |
| 169 | Widener University Chester, PA | $95,901 | $97,532 | #165 | $82,611 |
| 170 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $95,846 | $102,282 | #112 | $80,876 |
| 171 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $95,683 | $110,786 | #38 | $82,790 |
Other Majors at Tuskegee University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,694 | $75,759 | #115 of 318 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $87,107 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $78,874 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,078 | — | #377 of 796 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $73,435 | $46,303 | #15 of 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,529 | $46,123 | #459 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,391 | $16,884 | #175 of 565 |
| Chemical Engineering | — | $51,473 | — |
| Psychology | $45,053 | $25,589 | #800 of 1027 |
| Biology | $40,867 | $14,102 | #819 of 841 |
| Animal Sciences | $39,949 | $24,211 | #75 of 78 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $26,437 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tuskegee University electrical, electronics, and communications engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,638 one year after graduating and $95,915 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tuskegee University rank for electrical, electronics, and communications engineering?
Among 258 colleges reporting earnings for electrical, electronics, and communications engineering graduates, Tuskegee University ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is electrical, electronics, and communications engineering at Tuskegee University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for electrical, electronics, and communications engineering ($100,647), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.