Average Salary and Job Outcomes With an Electrical - Electronics and Communications Engineering Degree
What Can You Do With This Degree?
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential. Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing 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. Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
- Salary Value (U.S.): $83,264
"Salary Value" is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
- Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 7.58%
The "average of job growth averages" is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
- Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: more than 10 years
Education Costs
- Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $38,162/yr
- Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.): $26,504/yr
- Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $31,493/yr
- Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.): $22,648/yr
- Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $34,986/yr
- Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.): $24,667/yr
All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.
This chart visualizes the percentage of jobs requiring a particular degree level (including if a degree isn't required by most employers).
Average Salary Medians
What Are Salary Medians?
Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.
For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".
Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.
Overall Salary Value: $83,264
The state with the highest salary value for this degree is California ($132,828) in the Napa, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Salary Values for AlaskaAlaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($107,450).
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$99,312 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaHuntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($117,305).
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$96,449 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($96,858).
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$81,575 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaSierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($111,600).
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$86,234 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaNapa, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($176,160).
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$132,828 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoColorado Springs, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($132,872).
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$124,160 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutNorwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($168,520).
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$121,690 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Salary Values for FloridaOcala, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($132,500).
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$110,765 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaSavannah, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($114,487).
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$93,729 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiUrban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($105,963).
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$102,597 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaIowa City, IA metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($113,650).
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$92,473 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoPocatello, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($91,930).
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$81,446 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisKankakee, IL metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($144,480).
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$118,159 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaSouth Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($110,810).
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$97,748 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasTopeka, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($100,180).
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$93,415 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckyOwensboro, KY metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($102,548).
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$91,376 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaCentral Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($125,090).
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$109,744 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsBoston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($145,710).
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$115,847 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandCalifornia-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($124,947).
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$106,674 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MaineSouthwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($98,410).
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$88,828 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganBay City, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($146,990).
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$107,227 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($122,966).
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$112,801 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriKansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($133,360).
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$110,515 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiSouthwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($103,090).
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$86,790 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaEast-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($86,790).
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$77,768 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaDurham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($122,234).
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$105,084 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaGrand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($109,690).
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$101,796 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaLincoln, NE metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($116,730).
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$111,598 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshireManchester, NH metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($115,683).
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$101,769 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyTrenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($104,542).
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$85,524 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoEastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($101,395).
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$93,379 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($102,327).
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$100,355 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Salary Values for New YorkNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($132,818).
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$114,416 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioLima, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($130,140).
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$108,817 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaOklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($136,630).
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$110,373 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonCorvallis, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($127,520).
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$107,852 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaChambersburg-Waynesboro, PA metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($129,567).
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$110,081 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto RicoAguadilla-Isabela, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($98,487).
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$68,286 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaMyrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($108,383).
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$93,350 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaEast South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($95,790).
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$77,335 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeEast Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($118,483).
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$106,880 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasOdessa, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($141,433).
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$117,389 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahOgden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($116,900).
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$105,291 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaNorthwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($143,060).
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$118,406 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontSouthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($108,817).
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$98,522 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonMount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($139,210).
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$115,532 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinJanesville-Beloit, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($137,020).
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$103,611 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaNorthern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($119,088).
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$95,962 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingWestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($94,537).
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$87,259 |
Bachelor's
Average Salary Median: $110,785
The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is California ($135,188) in the Napa, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($124,947) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$124,947 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)Birmingham-Hoover, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($134,417) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$110,740 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($107,083) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$101,319 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($129,215) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$110,956 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)Napa, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($176,160) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$135,188 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)Colorado Springs, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($132,872) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$115,966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($168,520) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$127,721 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)Ocala, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($132,500) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$111,406 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)Savannah, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($127,492) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$108,534 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($124,593) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$117,517 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)Cedar Rapids, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($142,000) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$109,551 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($125,810) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$112,329 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)Kankakee, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($144,480) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$119,905 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($110,810) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$96,872 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)Manhattan, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($118,610) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$111,040 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)Owensboro, KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($120,633) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$104,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($125,090) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$107,900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($145,710) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$117,518 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($139,092) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$119,237 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($115,777) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$102,922 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)Bay City, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($146,990) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$108,401 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($122,966) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$113,453 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($133,360) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$108,147 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($124,267) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$104,703 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($86,790) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,737 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($122,234) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$104,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($129,460) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$119,135 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)Lincoln, NE metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($116,730) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$112,709 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)Manchester, NH metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($138,040) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$124,092 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($115,095) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$90,115 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($133,860) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$118,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($126,650) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$115,498 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($134,718) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$111,453 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)Lima, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($130,140) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$110,788 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($136,630) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$109,180 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)Corvallis, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($127,520) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$106,759 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($129,567) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$111,235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)Aguadilla-Isabela, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($98,487) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$60,055 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($130,550) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$106,719 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($113,590) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$113,590 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($118,483) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$106,756 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)Odessa, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($141,433) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$114,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($116,900) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$104,190 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($143,060) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$120,499 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($137,840) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$121,670 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Bachelor's)Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($139,210) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$113,184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($137,020) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$106,313 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($144,030) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$121,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($104,072) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$94,038 |
Doctorate
Average Salary Median: $55,742
The state with the highest average salary median for a doctorate degree is Massachusetts ($131,200) in the Springfield, MA-CT metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Doctorate)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,760) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$60,860 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Doctorate)Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($57,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$50,173 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Doctorate)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($48,800) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$43,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Doctorate)Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($45,620) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$40,430 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Doctorate)San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($129,720) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$113,295 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Doctorate)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($94,230) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$94,230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Doctorate)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($94,300) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$94,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Doctorate)Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($99,510) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$99,510 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Doctorate)Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($62,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,278 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Doctorate)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($50,070) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$49,995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Doctorate)Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($51,590) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$43,997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Doctorate)Pocatello, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($50,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$40,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Doctorate)Terre Haute, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($90,810) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$90,810 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Doctorate)Manhattan, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($55,790) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$46,703 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Doctorate)Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($51,010) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Doctorate)Springfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($131,200) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$131,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Doctorate)Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($63,100) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$56,016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Doctorate)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($50,460) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$44,188 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Doctorate)Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($109,490) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$103,407 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Doctorate)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($79,390) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$79,390 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Doctorate)Hattiesburg, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($43,690) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$41,640 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Doctorate)Raleigh, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($107,210) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$82,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Doctorate)Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($51,220) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,918 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Doctorate)West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($52,080) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,196 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Doctorate)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($62,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$56,627 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Doctorate)Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($57,610) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Doctorate)Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($54,210) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$50,933 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Doctorate)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($123,320) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$111,140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Doctorate)Toledo, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($89,820) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$89,820 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Doctorate)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($100,980) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$100,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Doctorate)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($44,020) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$44,020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Doctorate)Columbia, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($51,380) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$45,647 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Doctorate)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($42,830) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$41,080 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Doctorate)College Station-Bryan, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($149,900) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$104,132 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Doctorate)Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($58,430) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$58,430 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Doctorate)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$52,225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Doctorate)Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($49,430) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$44,668 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Doctorate)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($51,510) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,640 |
6 Jobs Attainable With This Degree
The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a bachelor's degree. For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $110,785. For a doctorate degree, the average salary median is $55,742.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Salary Ratio: 0.88
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Architect Manager
- Architectural Project Manager
- Civil Engineering Manager
- Electrical Engineering Director
- Electrical Engineering Manager
- Electronics Engineering Manager
- Engineering Design Manager
- Engineering Director
- Engineering Group Manager
- Engineering Program Manager
- Engineering Project Manager
- Engineering Research Manager
- Engineering Supervisor
- Environmental Engineering Manager
- Global Engineering Manager
- Mechanical Engineering Director
- Mechanical Engineering Manager
- Process Engineering Manager
- Product Development Director
- Project Coordinator
- Project Engineering Manager
- Project Manager
- Prototype Engineer Manager
- Research and Development Manager (R&D Manager)
- Research Development Manager
- Research Manager
- Transmitter Engineer-in-Charge
- US Salary Median: $132,418
- Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
- Prior Experience: more than 10 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
Salary Ratio: 0.88
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Analytical Research Program Manager
- Biodiesel Division Manager
- Biodiesel Engineering Manager
- Biodiesel Product Development Manager
- Biodiesel Product Manager
- Biodiesel Technology Development Manager
- Biodiesel Technology Manager
- Biofuels Engineering Manager
- Biofuels Manager
- Biofuels Product Development Manager
- Biofuels Product Manager
- Biofuels Technology Development Manager
- Biofuels Technology Manager
- Business Development and New Technology Manager
- Fermentation Manager
- Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager)
- Project Development Director
- Technology Development Owner
- US Salary Median: $132,418
- Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Electrical Engineers
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Salary Ratio: 0.65
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Automation Engineer
- Cable Engineer
- Circuits Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Distribution Engineer
- Distribution Field Engineer
- District Plant Engineer
- Division Engineer
- Division Plant Engineer
- Electrical Controls Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Electrical Designer
- Electrical Electronics Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Integrator
- Electrical Products Engineer
- Electrical Project Engineer
- Electrical Prospecting Engineer
- Electrical Research Engineer
- Electrical Systems Engineer
- Electrical Test Engineer
- Electrolysis and Corrosion Control Engineer
- Electrolysis Engineer
- Electrolysis Investigator
- Engineer
- Facilities Engineer
- Field Engineer
- Geothermal Electrical Engineer
- Hydroelectric Plant Electrical Engineer
- Illuminating Engineer
- Induction Coordination Engineer
- Induction Coordination Power Engineer
- Instrumentation and Electrical Reliability Engineer (I&E Reliability Engineer)
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Laser Engineer
- Lighting Engineer
- Line Construction Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Meter Engineer
- Outside Plant Engineer
- Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer (PV Power Systems Engineer)
- Photovoltaic Solar Cell Designer (PV Solar Cell Designer)
- Plant Engineer
- Power Distribution Engineer
- Power Generation Engineer
- Power System Electrical Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Power Transmission Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Protection Engineer
- Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer)
- Relay Engineer
- Results Engineer
- Rural Electrification Engineer
- Service Engineer
- Smart Grid Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Testing Engineer
- Transmission Engineer
- Utility Engineer
- Wind Farm Electrical Systems Designer
- Wind Turbine Electrical Engineer
- US Salary Median: $95,124
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing 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.
Salary Ratio: 0.57
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Antenna Engineer
- Audio Visual Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Automotive Power Electronics Engineer
- Central Office Equipment Engineer
- Central Office Facilities Planning Engineer
- Circuit Design Engineer
- Circuit Designer
- Commercial Engineer
- Communications Engineer
- Compatibility Test Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Customer Equipment Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Dial Equipment Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Electrical Electronics Engineers
- Electronic Design Automation Engineer (EDA Engineer)
- Electronic Parts Designer
- Electronic System Engineer
- Electronics Design Engineer
- Electronics Research Engineer
- Electronics Test Engineer
- Electrophonic Engineer
- Engineer
- Equipment Engineer
- Evaluation Engineer
- FPGA Engineer (Field Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer)
- FPGA Engineer (Field-Programmable Gate Array Engineer)
- Guidance and Control System Engineer
- Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer)
- Microwave Engineer
- Outside Plant Cable Engineer
- Outside Plant Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Radar Engineer
- Radio Frequency Design Engineer (RF Design Engineer)
- Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer)
- Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
- Test Engineer
- Traffic Circuit Engineer
- Transmission and Protection Engineer
- Transmitter Engineer
- US Salary Median: $95,111
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
Salary Ratio: 0.57
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Deployment Engineer
- Device Test Engineer
- DSP Engineer (Digital Signal Processing Engineer)
- Electro Magnetic Compatibility Test Engineer
- RF Design Engineer (Radio Frequency Design Engineer)
- RF Engineer (Radio Frequency Engineer)
- RF Systems Engineer (Radio Frequency Systems Engineer)
- RF Test Engineer (Radio Frequency Test Engineer)
- RFID Analyst (Radio Frequency Identification Device Analyst)
- RFID Developer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Developer)
- RFID Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Engineer)
- RFID Specialist (Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist)
- RFID Strategist (Radio Frequency Identification Device Strategist)
- RFID Systems Architect (Radio Frequency Identification Device Systems Architect)
- RFID Systems Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Systems Engineer)
- RFID Technician (Radio Frequency Identification Device Technician)
- Signal Engineer
- Signal Integrity Engineer
- Signaling Project Engineer
- Technical Support Engineer
- Wireless Engineer
- US Salary Median: $95,111
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach 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 teaching and research.
Salary Ratio: 0.17
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Adjunct Instructor
- Adjunct Professor
- Aeronautical Engineering Professor
- Aeronautical Engineering Teacher
- Aeronautics Teacher
- Agricultural Engineering Teacher
- Applied Mechanics Teacher
- Architectural Engineering Teacher
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Automotive Engineering Teacher
- Ceramic Engineering Professor
- Chemical Engineering Professor
- Chemical Engineering Teacher
- Circuits and Robotics Instructor
- Civil Engineering Professor
- Civil Engineering Teacher
- College Faculty Member
- College Professor
- Design Teacher
- Drafting Teacher
- Drawing Instructor
- Electrical Engineering Professor
- Electrical Engineering Teacher
- Electronic Science Teacher
- Electronics Engineering Professor
- Electronics Teacher
- Engineering Faculty Member
- Engineering Fundamentals Instructor
- Engineering Instructor
- Engineering Professor
- Engineering Teacher
- Environmental Engineering Professor
- Geological Engineering Teacher
- Heat Engineering Teacher
- Highway Engineering Teacher
- Hydraulics Teacher
- Industrial Engineering Professor
- Instructor
- Lecturer
- Machine Design Teacher
- Manufacturing Engineering Professor
- Marine Engineering Professor
- Marine Engineering Teacher
- Mechanical Drawing Teacher
- Mechanical Engineering Professor
- Mechanical Engineering Teacher
- Metallography Teacher
- Metallurgical Engineering Teacher
- Metallurgy Teacher
- Mining Teacher
- Motion and Time Study Teacher
- Petroleum Engineering Professor
- Petroleum Engineering Teacher
- Plastics Engineering Teacher
- Professor
- Radar Engineering Teacher
- Radio Engineering Teacher
- Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
- Research Professor
- Robotics Instructor
- Sanitary Engineering Teacher
- Ship Construction Teacher
- Ship Design Teacher
- Surveying Teacher
- Technical Professor
- Television Engineering Teacher
- Theoretical Mechanics Teacher
- University Faculty Member
- US Salary Median: $74,982
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
- Prior Experience: no prior years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Average Education Costs
Bachelor's
The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $26,503 per year (or $38,161 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $106,012 to earn a bachelor's (or $152,644 if you're out-of-state).
Doctorate
The average cost for a graduate degree is $22,647 per year (or $31,493 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $90,588 to earn a doctorate (or $125,972 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($106,012 if you're in-state, $152,644 if you're out-of-state) and then a master's degree ($45,294 if you're in-state, $62,986 if you're out-of-state).
Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Electrical - Electronics and Communications Engineering Degrees
86-01 23rd Avenue - Flushing, NY
Out-of-state cost: $26,150/year
In-state cost: $26,150/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
University Drive And Mill Avenue - Tempe, AZ
Out-of-state cost: $29,428/year
In-state cost: $11,338/year
Degrees: Certificate
204 S College Ave - College Place, WA
Out-of-state cost: $29,931/year
In-state cost: $29,931/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
300 W.13th Street - Rolla, MO
Out-of-state cost: $30,051/year
In-state cost: $10,818/year
Degrees: Certificate
527 Andy Holt Tower - Knoxville, TN
Out-of-state cost: $30,684/year
In-state cost: $13,264/year
Degrees: Certificate
739 University Blvd - Tuscaloosa, AL
Out-of-state cost: $31,090/year
In-state cost: $11,620/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
3201 Campus Drive - Klamath Falls, OR
Out-of-state cost: $31,379/year
In-state cost: $11,269/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1401 E University - Tucson, AZ
Out-of-state cost: $34,667/year
In-state cost: $12,384/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
500 Lincoln Dr - Madison, WI
Out-of-state cost: $38,630/year
In-state cost: $10,742/year
Degrees: Certificate
2115 Summit Ave - Saint Paul, MN
Out-of-state cost: $47,383/year
In-state cost: $47,383/year
Degrees: Certificate
One Lmu Drive - Los Angeles, CA
Out-of-state cost: $52,577/year
In-state cost: $52,577/year
Degrees: Certificate
University Of Miami - Coral Gables, FL
Out-of-state cost: $53,682/year
In-state cost: $53,682/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's
300 Summit St - Hartford, CT
Out-of-state cost: $59,050/year
In-state cost: $59,050/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1 University Circle - Monterey, CA
Out-of-state cost: N/A
In-state cost: N/A
Degrees: Certificate
Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Electrical - Electronics and Communications Engineering Degrees
405 Hilgard Ave - Los Angeles, CA
Out-of-state cost: $28,131/year
In-state cost: $13,029/year
Degrees: Master's
9500 Gilman Dr - La Jolla, CA
Out-of-state cost: $28,631/year
In-state cost: $13,529/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
200 California Hall - Berkeley, CA
Out-of-state cost: $29,347/year
In-state cost: $14,245/year
Degrees: Master's
501 East High St - Oxford, OH
Out-of-state cost: $31,697/year
In-state cost: $13,605/year
Degrees: Master's
University Park - Los Angeles, CA
Out-of-state cost: $48,715/year
In-state cost: $48,715/year
Degrees: Master's
5500 Wabash Avenue - Terre Haute, IN
Out-of-state cost: $50,379/year
In-state cost: $50,379/year
Degrees: Master's
One Brookings Drive - Saint Louis, MO
Out-of-state cost: $56,562/year
In-state cost: $56,562/year
Degrees: Master's
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