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Electronics Engineering at Western Carolina University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electronics Engineering, consider the program at Western Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Carolina University sits in Cullowhee, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 electronics engineering degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.

Online Class Availability at Western Carolina University

Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Electronics Engineering Rankings at Western Carolina University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Electronics Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 62
Best Value	North Carolina	#13 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#47 of 168
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#53 of 62
Best Value	Nationwide	#129 of 167

Earnings for Electronics Engineering Graduates from Western Carolina University

Graduates of Western Carolina University’s Electronics Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,197
2 years	$42,682

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electronics Engineering graduates from Western Carolina University is $23,154.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Electronics Engineering graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Electronics Engineering graduates at Western Carolina University are 30% women (3) and 70% men (7).

Electronics Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University

Among the 10 bachelor’s electronics engineering degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electronics Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10

*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 Western Carolina University

This Electronics Engineering program at Western Carolina University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electronics Engineering Technology	10

Best-Paid Careers for Electronics Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electronics Engineering program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.