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Electrical Engineering

Design the technology behind modern life, from smart devices and embedded systems to communications, electric vehicles and the power grid. At EIU, you’ll learn in small, faculty-taught classes and labs, build electronic devices, gain professional experience and take an engineering project from concept to working prototype.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 93 in Major
Careers
Architectural, Managers, Technology, Engineers

Why Study Electrical Engineering at EIU?

  • Learn in introductory classes of about 25 students and advanced engineering courses of about 12
  • Work directly with experienced faculty who teach nearly all Electrical Engineering classes and laboratories
  • Design, model and fabricate electronic devices using integrated laboratory equipment and industry-relevant software
  • Build expertise across circuits, embedded systems, digital design, communications, semiconductors and control systems
  • Complete internships, mentored research and a team Senior Design project that moves from concept to prototype
"Back in the fall during the cross country season, I came to EIU on an athletic visit. ... I was particularly excited for the smaller class size compared to a larger university, as I am from a smaller school, and smaller classes will be more familiar to me. Essentially, I immediately felt at home and comfortable at Eastern, more so than any other college that I visited."
Eli Crowe
Electrical Engineering | Class of 2030
Eli Crowe, Electrical Engineering at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Model real-world circuits and use laboratory equipment to collect and analyze electronic data
  • Design and fabricate electronic devices, including preparing printed circuit boards
  • Apply engineering principles through projects involving logic design, electronics, embedded systems and controls
  • Work in a team to design and construct a working prototype during the Senior Design capstone
  • Pursue faculty-mentored research and internship opportunities with nearby companies
Hands-On Experience, Electrical Engineering students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Electrical engineering combines mathematics, science, technology and creativity to solve real-world problems. It is a strong fit for students who enjoy understanding how things work, tackling complex challenges and designing technology that can make systems smarter, faster, safer or more efficient. EIU’s curriculum begins with a strong foundation in calculus, physics, computer science, chemistry or biology, and logic design.

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$167,740
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Architectural & Engineering Managers
  • Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology &…
  • Aerospace Engineers
  • Computer Hardware Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Electronics Engineers
  • Radio Frequency Identification Device…
  • Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit RealisticRealistic interest typeYou like hands-on work: building, repairing or operating equipment, structures or materials. Many of these jobs are physical or take place outdoors.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Associate Chair, Professor
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2133 Physical Sciences
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Department Chair and Professor of Computer Science
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