Minnesota · Electrical

Best Electrical institutions in Minnesota, 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
276
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$71,676
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,225
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$111,900
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public · Bachelor's degree
$79,80816785%$17,998
2University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth Public · Bachelor's degree
$74,1973665%$26,471
3Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato Public · Bachelor's degree
$71,6761554%$28,500
4Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud Public · Bachelor's degree
$69,9432440%$30,088
5University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$67,0432776%$28,888$27,000

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 Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
3,430
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$111,900
median $105,160
Best-paying metro
$114,000
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Related careers

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Minnesota.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities tops the list at $79,808. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Minnesota is $111,900 (median $105,160), across about 3,430 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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