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Electrical Engineering student, Erika Caushi '23 MS '24 and Computer Science student, Cameron McAlpine '23, working in the lab

Electrical Engineering
BS, BS/MS, Minor

Major in electrical engineering

Electrical engineers design and develop electrical and electronic components and systems for power, communications, and control; integrated circuits; and computers.

Electrical engineering is the largest field within the engineering profession, and it continues to grow and evolve. Electrical engineers are working in such diverse fields as acoustics, aerospace, automotive, communications, consumer electronics, energy resources, the environment, medical and biomedical fields, power, signal processing, space, testing, and underwater systems.

Our electrical engineering degree program prepares you for this evolving field by providing a strong background in science, mathematics, and engineering. You will be prepared for positions in industry and with government agencies and to continue your studies at the graduate level.

Student success

Average starting salary for electrical engineering majors, class of 2024

UMass Dartmouth NACE AY 2024 Data Collection of Undergraduate Alumni

Student spotlight

Clivens "Cliff" Joseph '24, '25

Cliff Joseph is a first-generation college student and electrical engineering major. He began his UMassD journey in the College Now program, where he received support as a first-year student that would set him up for long-term success. Cliff participated in faculty-led research and an internship at Leidos before graduating with his bachelor's degree in 2024. Through the accelerated BS/MS program, Cliff was able to complete his bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years. 

Internship sites

  • General Dynamics/Electric Boat
  • Leidos
  • MathWorks
  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Graduate school placements

  • Dartmouth College
  • MIT
  • Purdue University
  • Stanford University
  • University of Connecticut
  • University of Michigan
  • University of New Hampshire
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Career outcomes

  • Dell Technologies
  • GE Aviation
  • General Dynamics C4 Systems
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  • Raytheon Intelligence and Space
  • U.S. Navy

For the BS in electrical engineering, you'll complete 75 credits in general engineering and electrical and computer engineering courses with 125 credits overall. Your electrical engineering courses will include:

  • analog circuits
  • computer programing
  • digital and embedded system design
  • electromagnetics
  • electronics
  • signals and systems

You'll also choose from technical electives such as acoustics, computer networks, integrated circuits, wireless communications, and others. During your final year, you will complete a senior design project that provides real-world experience defined by industry needs.

Students in the electrical engineering program also have the opportunity to earn dual bachelor's degrees in electrical & computer engineering. Prepare to meet a broad range of challenges in these ever-changing high-tech fields.

A minor in electrical engineering provides an opportunity to specialize in a specific area such as electromagnetic theory, communications theory, electronics, signal processing, or very large-scale integration.

For the minor, you'll complete at least 19 credits.

4+1 Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s option

Qualified students in this program may be eligible to pursue an accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway at UMass Dartmouth. This option allows you to begin graduate coursework while completing your undergraduate degree and transition directly into a master's program. Learn how the accelerated program works.

  • Capstone projects: most senior engineering students work in small teams on real-world, industry-specific challenges that demand analysis, proposals, prototypes, and solutions.
  • Community: join organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Association for Computing Machinery, Eta Kapa Nu (the Electrical and Computer Engineers National Honor Society), the Society of Women Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, and Engineers Without Borders.
  • Experience: participate in internships and co-op to gain valuable experience with regional industries, often while also earning money for college.
  • New initiatives: collaborate, create, and explore at the Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research.

International (F-1) students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees may be eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT). To learn about the eligibility criteria and detailed steps to apply, please review the International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) OPT page and USCIS resources. F-1 students must consult with the ISSC to apply for STEM OPT.

UMass Dartmouth offers a great transfer experience for students who:

  • have graduated from an accredited community college, or
  • have earned college credits from an accredited college or university

Transfer Admissions

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