Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 14.10

$83,364Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$104,839Median earnings 4 years after
$103,147Median earnings 5 years after
$23,562Median federal debt
111Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $83,364 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,635–$122,440). Median debt is $23,562, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$82,175$25,000
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$82,135—
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$77,938$22,550
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$76,127$26,899
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$73,418$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $83,364 one year after graduation and $103,147 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,562.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.