Maryland · Electrical

Best colleges for Electrical in Maryland

Ranked by graduate earnings

Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland-College Park and Morgan State University award the most Electrical degrees in Maryland: 296, 178 and 57 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Maryland colleges offer Electrical and award 585 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
11
offering CIP 14.10
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
585
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$79,606
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,179
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$129,390
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Maryland-College Park
College Park Public · Bachelor's degree
$85,50017889%—$23,804
2Morgan State University
Baltimore Public · Bachelor's degree
$78,0335741%—$31,000
3Capitol Technology University
Laurel Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$79,606543%$27,179$27,649

Colleges awarding the most Electrical degrees in Maryland

Top 9 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore Private not-for-profit
296Not reported
2University of Maryland-College Park
College Park Public
178$85,500
3Morgan State University
Baltimore Public
57$78,033
4United States Naval Academy
Annapolis Public
23Not reported
5University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore Public
9Not reported
6Carroll Community College
Westminster Public
6Not reported
7Capitol Technology University
Laurel Private not-for-profit
5$79,606
8College of Southern Maryland
La Plata Public
5Not reported
9Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold Public
1Not reported
Show the other 2 Maryland colleges offering Electrical
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimorePublic4
Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimorePublic1

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 Maryland

Jobs in Maryland
4,650
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$129,390
median $125,150
Best-paying metro
$129,910
Lexington Park, MD

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Maryland.

Which Maryland colleges award the most Electrical degrees?+

Johns Hopkins University (296 graduates a year), University of Maryland-College Park (178 graduates a year) and Morgan State University (57 graduates a year) award the most Electrical degrees in Maryland, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Maryland colleges offer Electrical.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Maryland-College Park tops the list at $85,500. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Maryland?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Maryland is $129,390 (median $125,150), across about 4,650 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.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published 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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