Best Colleges for Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering graduates enter a growing field with strong earning potential, with recent graduates averaging $69,545 annually. This interdisciplinary major combines electrical engineering principles with communications technology, preparing students for careers in telecommunications, signal processing, and electronic systems design.

When evaluating programs among the 256 schools offering this major, students should prioritize hands-on laboratory experience, access to current industry-standard equipment, and opportunities for internships with technology companies. Look for curricula that balance theoretical foundations with practical applications in areas like wireless communications, circuit design, and digital signal processing. Strong industry partnerships and active research programs can provide valuable networking opportunities and real-world project experience.

Schools Ranked

$85,220

Avg. Program Earnings

80.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, California	$128,868	92.9%	public
2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts	$121,226	96.1%	private-nonprofit
3	Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$114,223	92.5%	private-nonprofit
4	Cornell University Ithaca, New York	$92,277	95.1%	private-nonprofit
5	Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts	$84,653	93.3%	private-nonprofit
6	Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan	$84,653	62.6%	private-nonprofit
7	Stanford University Stanford, California	$84,653	92.8%	private-nonprofit
8	University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, California	$83,915	92.7%	public
9	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan	$82,123	93.2%	public
10	University of Southern California Los Angeles, California	$80,567	92.0%	private-nonprofit
11	The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas	$80,550	87.6%	public
12	Howard University Washington, District of Columbia	$80,041	68.9%	private-nonprofit
13	Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland	$79,653	94.6%	private-nonprofit
14	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, California	$79,647	85.2%	public
15	Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan	$79,473	56.5%	public
16	Kettering University Flint, Michigan	$78,612	70.5%	private-nonprofit
17	Oakland University Rochester Hills, Michigan	$78,488	56.9%	public
18	Saginaw Valley State University University Center, Michigan	$78,343	53.8%	public
19	University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan	$77,464	56.6%	public
20	Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey	$77,213	89.9%	private-nonprofit
21	Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan	$77,115	82.2%	public
22	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$77,062	83.8%	public
23	Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts	$76,773	90.4%	private-nonprofit
24	Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho	$76,460	38.3%	public
25	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York	$76,460	83.2%	private-nonprofit