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 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.
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.
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.
As the world innovates to answer the challenges of the 21st century, electrical engineering is at the heart of nearly every solution.
Internship sites
- General Dynamics/Electric Boat
- 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 placements
- Dell EMC
- GE Aviation
- General Dynamics C4 Systems
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- U.S. Navy
Entry-level electrical engineering salary range in New England:
$74,468
- $115,102
National Association of Colleges and Employers Summer 2021 Salary Survey
UMassD advantages
- 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 our IDEAStudio and the Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research.
- Honors College: take advanced courses, pursue research, and be part of a community of scholars
- Study Abroad: earn academic credits and gain a global perspective on your field
- Undergraduate Research: faculty work with students on cutting-edge research projects
- University Studies: gain the benefit of a broad university education to enhance your knowledge and skills
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
- Accelerated BS/MS Program: This program enables qualified BS degree students in electrical engineering to complete both the BS and the MS degrees in 5 years.
- MS in Electrical Engineering: Expand your career options with a master's degree in electrical engineering.
- PhD in Electrical Engineering: Our doctoral program offers options in electrical engineering and computer engineering.
- Graduate certificates: The department also offers 6 graduate certificate programs for working professionals.
Contact
Professor / Chairperson
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Science & Engineering 217C
508-999-8534
