Electrical engineering is the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. With electrical engineering at Michigan Tech, you can define the future with society-transforming technologies in universal electric power, telecommunications, alternative energy, medical advancements, and more.
A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Michigan Tech prepares you to make your own contributions to the 21st century. Shape the technological advancements of the future with your understanding of electricity and magnetism, signals and systems, and engineering design principles. Whether you’re designing sustainable hydroelectric plants or developing autonomous vehicles, electrical engineers keep the world moving forward.
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In a laboratory-based learning environment, work closely with experienced faculty to study and research what interests you. Take a general course of study or specialize with a concentration in your chosen field. Develop your own projects in the Plexus Innovation Lab, an electronics makerspace designed for student use.
Hone your skills by working on real-world design projects or as a member of a professional organization, like International Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) or the Audio Engineering Society. Collaborate with your fellow engineers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s ITC Learning Center and find the academic path that best suits you with the help of our advisors.
What Will I Study?
As an electrical engineering major at Michigan Tech, you'll build on a foundation of physics, mathematics, and engineering principles. In the lab, you'll develop hands-on expertise working on real electrical engineering projects.
Before you graduate, put your electrical engineering skills to the test in either an industry-sponsored Senior Design capstone project or collaborative Enterprise team. Specialize your degree to meet your needs and interests with the electrical engineering concentrations.
Tomorrow Needs 21st Century Electrical Engineers
Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise. They are responsible for the manufacture of electrical equipment for tomorrow. With a 2023 median annual wage of $109,010 and an annual job growth of 9% from 2023 to 2033, you'll be in great demand. (BLS Occupatonal Outlook Handbook)
Engineering Enterprise Concentration
You can pursue an Enterprise concentration by taking part in Michigan Tech's award-winning Enterprise program. It's a great way to enhance your undergraduate degree. Enterprise is when students work in teams on real projects, with real clients, in an environment that's more like a business than a classroom. Choose from among 25 Enterprise teams on campus to invent products, provide services, and pioneer solutions. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
All Enterprise teams are open to all majors, including electrical engineering-focused teams such as Blue Marble Security, Wireless Communication, or Robotic Systems. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
Be Career Ready
Be prepared with the essential technical and leadership skills needed in industry. Get outstanding lab-based learning coupled with real-world experience. You can enhance your degree through internships, co-ops, Enterprise, and Senior Design. Your skills will be highly valued by employers starting on day one.
Explore Career Opportunities for Electrical Engineers:
- Renewable Energy Solutions
- Hybrid Vehicle Power
- Control Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Reliable, Safe Power Grids
- Robotics Systems
- Voice-activated Control Systems in Automobiles
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