Ohio · Electrical

Best institutions to study Electrical in Ohio

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
18
offering CIP 14.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,120
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$77,622
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
11
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,701
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$106,150
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$83,2275587%$27,976$23,074
2University of Toledo
Toledo Public · Bachelor's degree
$80,8765657%$21,250
3University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Cincinnati Public · Bachelor's degree
$80,04516975%$27,000
4University of Dayton
Dayton Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$79,4099780%$28,560$26,625
5Ohio State University - Main Campus
Columbus Public · Bachelor's degree
$78,87239888%$22,411
6University of Akron Main Campus
Akron Public · Bachelor's degree
$77,6223752%$27,750
7Youngstown State University
Youngstown Public · Bachelor's degree
$74,7993450%$25,000
8Cedarville University
Cedarville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$70,2761373%$22,701
9Wright State University - Main Campus
Dayton Public · Bachelor's degree
$68,9776442%$23,250
10Cleveland State University
Cleveland Public · Bachelor's degree
$68,8756551%$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 Ohio

Jobs in Ohio
6,360
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$106,150
median $100,620
Best-paying metro
$112,260
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Related careers

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Ohio.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Case Western Reserve University tops the list at $83,227. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Ohio?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Ohio is $106,150 (median $100,620), across about 6,360 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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