Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates in electrical, electronics, and communications engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 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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| 114 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $99,542 | $117,764 | #17 | $79,662 |
| 115 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $99,526 | $115,209 | #21 | $71,994 |
| 116 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $99,480 | $94,684 | #197 | $70,362 |
| 117 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $99,450 | $102,187 | #115 | $78,016 |
| 118 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $99,450 | $105,852 | #76 | $78,016 |
| 119 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $99,442 | $105,843 | #77 | $75,498 |
| 120 | LeTourneau University Longview, TX | $99,403 | $101,064 | #124 | — |
Other Majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $105,527 | $79,276 | #97 of 189 |
| Security Science and Technology | $98,996 | $55,259 | #2 of 45 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $96,331 | $73,433 | #71 of 318 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $95,552 | $75,483 | #32 of 59 |
| Air Transportation | $90,495 | $54,827 | #16 of 52 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,749 | $66,999 | #91 of 1176 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $82,023 | $41,456 | #1 of 59 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | $76,421 | $41,515 | #1 of 16 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $75,520 | $46,868 | #26 of 118 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott electrical, electronics, and communications engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,016 one year after graduating and $99,450 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott rank for electrical, electronics, and communications engineering?
Among 258 colleges reporting earnings for electrical, electronics, and communications engineering graduates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ranks #117 by median pay four years after graduation, and #115 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is electrical, electronics, and communications engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for electrical, electronics, and communications engineering ($100,647), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.