Alabama · Electrical

Best institutions to study Electrical in Alabama

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 14.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
346
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$78,680
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
7
College Scorecard
Median net price
$33,313
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$126,380
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 7 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville Public · Bachelor's degree
$81,5165564%$24,125
2University of South Alabama
Mobile Public · Bachelor's degree
$81,4992553%$25,146
3The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Public · Bachelor's degree
$79,5048773%$23,821
4Auburn University
Auburn Public · Bachelor's degree
$78,68010782%$25,125
5Tuskegee University
Tuskegee Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$76,638755%$33,313$28,250
6University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$76,1513664%$27,000
7Alabama A & M University
Normal Public · Bachelor's degree
$72,2412924%$35,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+7.2%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~11,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$111,910
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Electrical Engineers earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
4,600
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$126,380
median $125,630
Best-paying metro
$137,860
Huntsville, AL

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Alabama.

Which Electrical program in Alabama has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Alabama in Huntsville tops the list at $81,516. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Alabama is $126,380 (median $125,630), across about 4,600 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Electrical program?+

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Electrical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +7.2% growth with around 11,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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