Alabama · Electrical

Best Electrical institutions in Alabama, ranked by earnings

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
294
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$78,680
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
7
College Scorecard
Median net price
$33,313
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$122,950
BLS OEWS 2024

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
$81,5165064%$24,125
2University of South Alabama
Mobile Public · Bachelor's degree
$81,4992353%$25,146
3The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Public · Bachelor's degree
$79,5046073%$23,821
4Auburn University
Auburn Public · Bachelor's degree
$78,68010382%$25,125
5Tuskegee University
Tuskegee Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$76,638955%$33,313$28,250
6University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$76,1513264%$27,000
7Alabama A & M University
Normal Public · Bachelor's degree
$72,2411724%$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
4,470
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$122,950
median $115,870
Best-paying metro
$132,260
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 $122,950 (median $115,870), across about 4,470 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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