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Electronics Engineering at Wayne State University
If you plan to study Electronics Engineering, take a look at what Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 electronics engineering degrees were granted at Wayne State University.
Studying Online at Wayne State University
Distance learning is available at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Electronics Engineering Rankings at Wayne State University
Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Electronics Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 38 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 168 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #143 of 167 |
Earnings for Electronics Engineering Graduates from Wayne State University
Graduates of Wayne State University’s Electronics Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,278 |
| 2 years | $76,460 |
| 3 years | $90,813 |
| 4 years | $94,247 |
| 5 years | $106,090 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Electronics Engineering graduates from Wayne State University take home a median $94,247, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Electronics Engineering graduates from Wayne State University is $33,351.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Electronics Engineering graduates at Wayne State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electronics Engineering graduates at Wayne State University are 15% women (2) and 85% men (11).
Electronics Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University
Among the 13 bachelor’s electronics engineering graduates at Wayne State University, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electronics Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Electronics Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, below the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electronics Engineering Concentrations at Wayne State University
The Electronics Engineering program at Wayne State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for Electronics Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Electronics Engineering program at Wayne State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Electronics Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $92,586 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.