Washington State University Electrical Engineering
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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.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.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.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 | 61 | 45 | 10 | 6 |
| By Gender | ||||
| Male | 55 | 43 | 8 | 4 |
| Female | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| By Race | ||||
| Non-Resident Alien | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| American Indian | - | - | - | - |
| Black | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| White | 29 | 25 | 4 | - |
| Unknown | 7 | 7 | - | - |
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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in Washington
- 526 5th Street
Cheney, WA 99004 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 9
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Town Fringe
- 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 Nonresidential
- 1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 253
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- 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 Nonresidential
- 2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Small City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year
This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in Washington
- E 502 Boone Ave
Spokane, WA 99258 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 16
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Campus Location: Midsized 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
- 3307 3rd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 19
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- 900 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 21
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large 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, Primarily Residential
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
