New Jersey Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering
Career Options For Graduates
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- Engineering Managers
- Job DescriptionPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Read more about engineering managers in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,650
- Average Annual Salary: $133,270
- Average Hourly Rate: $64.07
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 860
- Average Annual Salary: $143,190
- Average Hourly Rate: $68.84
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,460
- Average Annual Salary: $132,740
- Average Hourly Rate: $63.82
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4,130
- Average Annual Salary: $143,780
- Average Hourly Rate: $69.12
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 184,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 195,400
- Percent Job Growth: 11.30%

- Electrical Engineers
- Job DescriptionDesign, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Read more about electrical engineers in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,070
- Average Annual Salary: $93,040
- Average Hourly Rate: $44.73
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,260
- Average Annual Salary: $93,750
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.07
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,050
- Average Annual Salary: $80,110
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.51
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4,330
- Average Annual Salary: $92,160
- Average Hourly Rate: $44.31
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 157,800
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 160,500
- Percent Job Growth: 2.70%

- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Job DescriptionResearch, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use utilizing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. Read more about electronics engineers in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,630
- Average Annual Salary: $106,130
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.03
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 840
- Average Annual Salary: $94,100
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.24
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,200
- Average Annual Salary: $104,030
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.02
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,130
- Average Annual Salary: $86,380
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.53
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 143,700
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 144,100
- Percent Job Growth: 0.4%

- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- Job DescriptionTeach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects, such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research. Read more about postsecondary engineering teachers in our career profile section.
Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
Electrical Engineering
| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||||
| All Students | 221 | 68 | 146 | 7 |
| By Gender | ||||
| Male | 184 | 62 | 117 | 5 |
| Female | 37 | 6 | 29 | 2 |
| By Race | ||||
| Non-Resident Alien | 131 | 7 | 120 | 4 |
| American Indian | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Black | 12 | 10 | 2 | - |
| Asian | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 5 | 1 | - |
| White | 31 | 20 | 11 | - |
| Unknown | 13 | 10 | 3 | - |
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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in New Jersey
- 201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 16
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 83 Somerset St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 154
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Campus Location: Large Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 2000 Pennington Road
Ewing, NJ 08628 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 14
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Small City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in New Jersey
- 1000 River Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 104
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 400 Cedar Ave
West Long Branch, NJ 07764 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Large Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Address Not Available
Princeton, NJ 08544 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 68
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Castle Point On Hudson
Hoboken, NJ 07030 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 93
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
