Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Power the world, from microchips to national power grids
What You'll Study
Electrical Engineering (EE) is the study of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It covers everything from the tiny circuits in your phone to the massive generators in a dam. It is key to energy, communications, and modern life.
- Circuit Theory
- Electromagnetics
- Power Systems & Energy
- Control Systems
- Signal Processing
- Microelectronics
- Communication Systems
- Renewable Energy Tech
Example Classes
How to Know If You'll Like It
You'll probably enjoy this if...
- ✓You are curious about how electricity works
- ✓You possess strong math skills (Calculus/Physics)
- ✓You are interested in renewable energy or EVs
- ✓You like understanding invisible forces (signals/waves)
- ✓You enjoy methodical problem solving
- ✓You want a broad, stable engineering career
You might not enjoy this if...
- ✕You struggle with abstract concepts (can't see electricity)
- ✕You dislike intensive math
- ✕You prefer quick, approximate solutions
- ✕Rough hands-on work scares you
Self-Check Quiz
Answer these questions honestly to see if this major might be a good fit for you.
Do you wonder how your phone sends a text through the air?
Career Outcomes
Featured In-Demand Careers
Electrical Engineer
Design and develop electrical systems, from power generation to electronic devices and control systems.
Semiconductor / IC Design Engineer
Design, simulate, and verify integrated circuits (ICs) and microchips used in computers, smartphones, and AI hardware.
Software Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems. Work with cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems.
Aerospace Engineer
Design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles, pushing the boundaries of flight and space exploration.
Other Common Career Paths
- •Power Engineer
- •Control Systems Engineer
- •Telecommunications Engineer
- •RF Engineer
Industries
Try It First
Test if you like this field before committing to a major:
Build a simple circuit on a breadboard (e.g., a timer or light sensor).
Fix a broken electronic device or learn to solder.
Design a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) using free software like KiCad.
Related Majors
Frequently Asked Questions
Labs are safe. High-voltage careers require strict safety training.
Yes, lots of calculus, differential equations, and complex numbers.
Energy, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Defense, Aerospace, Telecom.
Yes, many EEs learn coding and move to software.
Yes, PE license is very common and respected in Power/Construction.
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